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...
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Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis
Tucson, AZ
| Physician: |
Thomas Boyer, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Hepatologist |
| Address: |
Liver Research Institute
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724 |
| Phone: |
800.524.1078
520.626.5952 |
| Comments: |
He's won many awards and is a doctor's teacher,
leads research in HCV, and has an awesome bedside manner. |
| Physician: |
Sam Moussa, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterology & Liver Disease |
| Address: |
Adobe Gastroenterology, PC
2585 N. Wyatt Dr.
Tucson, AZ. 85712 |
| Phone: |
520.721.2728 |
| Comments: |
He is extremely supportive and assured me that he was
not there to condemn me but he was there to help me.
His staff is excellent in every way.
They understand how this disease and its treatment can
affect people and they really offer outstanding care. |
| Physician: |
Leonard Fieber, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases |
| Address: |
9302 E. 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710 |
| Phone: |
520.881.7100 |
| Comments: |
Dr. Fieber is a wonderful advocate for any of his patients
especially Hep C patients.
He is very knowledgable & is just an all around great guy.
We have found that he is not afraid to fight the system. |
| Physician: |
Arnold Merin, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
1601 N. Tucson Blvd.
Ste 14
Tucson, AZ 85716 |
| Phone: |
520.795.4155 |
| Comments: |
Dr. Merin has been my physician for the past 10 years
(since I was diagnosed with Hep C).
He has always been there when I needed him,
returned my calls promptly, taken his time to explain anything
I've asked of him and encouraged me with my own personal
treatment (herbal and alternative medicines).
He is an excellent physician. |
| Physician: |
Richard Sampliner, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson Arizona 85723-0001 |
| Phone: |
520.792.1450 |
| Comments: |
Excellent |
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