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CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. (AP) ? A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was contacted by state health

My life with Hepatitis C
IN 1965 David Singerman was knocked down by a car as he crossed the road. As a result he was given a blood transfusion. Thirty-five years later, David, now 63, was to discover that the life-saving treatment had in fact led to him contracting hepatitis C.

Acute Hepatitis C from Unsafe Injections
Disease The CDC has concluded an investigation of a clinic in Nevada that reported an outbreak of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in 6 people that resulted from unsafe injection procedures. Here's what happened:Hepatitis C is a reportable infection to the


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What You Must Know About Alcoholic Hepatitis
This much-needed synopsis of alcoholic hepatitis reminds us that you don't need to be a heavy drinker to suffer from this condition. Looking over the causes, risk factors and complications of alcoholic hepatitis will motivate anyone with liver concerns to...

15 Tips for Managing Interferon-Ribavirin Side Effects
Finding new ways to manage the side effects of Hepatitis C combination therapy adds to a person’s likelihood of conquering the virus....

New Mexico Offers Free Hepatitis C Hotline
Finally being recognized as the widespread, public health problem that it is, the New Mexico Department of Health has taken a giant step forward to help people with Hepatitis C. By launching a new, toll-free phone number, locals concerned about...

Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis

Phoenix, AZ

Physician: John Wells, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterolgist
Address: 9327 N 3rd St Ste 306
Phoenix, AZ 85020-2470
Phone: 602-279-3575
Comments: Takes the time to answer questions.
Will fax tests at your request.
Very personable.
Physician: Abdul Nadir, MD
Type of physician: Hepatologist
Address: 2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008-4973
Phone: 602-344-5831
Patient Comment: Dr. Nadir has been excellent, he treats HCV
& all liver related diseases. He is up to date
on all current treatments and studies.
His staff is friendly and kind.
Physician: Vincent Honan, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterolgist
Address: 1300 N. 12th St.
Ste 518
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: 602.257.9488
Comments: Excellent
Explains labs
Monitors patients closely
Physician: David J. Drewitz, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterolgist
Address: 349 E Coronado Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1525
Phone: 602.266.5678
Comments: This Dr. is very good.
He keeps me informed on what
is going on with blood test and
what ever test I may be taking.
He is a Dr. who cares for his patients.
Physician: Michael S. Altman, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterologist
Address: 370 E Virginia Ave Ste 101
Pheonix, AZ 85004-1208
Phone: 602.266.1718
Comments: Wonderful Dr.
Physician: Joyce Richards, DO
Type of physician:

Gastroenterology

Address:

Arizona Surgical Plaza 1
1840 W Maryland Ste A
Phoenix AZ 85015

Phone:

602-266-1718

Comments: She is caring, full of compasion,
and takes more time with patients than
almost any physician
Physician:
Barry Wiss, DO
Type of physician: Gastroenterolgist
Address: 19636 N. 27th Ave Ste 301
Phoenix AZ 85027
Phone: 602.587.0580
Comments: Very Good
Physician: Jeff Vadheim, MD
Type of physician: General Practioner
Address:

11 W Pasadena Ave

Phoenix AZ 85013-2001

Phone:

602-920-1179

Comments: He has been very supportive,
sympathetic and helpful in filling out all
of my FMLA, short term disability
and SSA forms.
He is great!
Physician: Janet R. Reiser, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterologist
Address: 755 E McDowell Road
Pheonix, AZ 85006-2538
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