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
CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
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Free blood test for widespread hepatitis B
A quarter century after the first hepatitis B vaccine became commercially available, rates of acute infection with the liver-scarring virus have plummeted in the United States, but the disease remains endemic in Asia - and 1 in 10 of the estimated 10.3
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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
Nashville, TN
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Douglas Mitchell, MD
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| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist
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| Address: |
Heritage Medical Associates PC
222 22nd Ave North
Nashville, TN 37203
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| Phone: |
615.324.2156
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| Patient Comment: |
I have seen 3 Gastroenterologists
in Nashville. I would recommend
this doctor without reservation.
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| Physician: |
Ronald Pruitt, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
St. Thomas Hospital
4230 Harding Rd Ste 309W
Nashville, TN
37205
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| Phone: |
615.383.0165 |
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