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CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
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 officials earlier this


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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...

What is toxic encephalopathy, and is it a permanent condition?

Encephalopathy is defined as any degenerative disease of the brain. This is a nonspecific term and there are numerous causes of encephalopathy, some of which are progressive and some reversible. Encephalopathy can range from barely discernible to so severe as to cause coma or death. An example of a potentially reversible encephalopathy is with liver disease. When liver function falls to a certain point, molecules which are toxic to the brain cannot be cleared from the blood and mental function deteriorates. If the liver condition can be ameliorated, normal brain function may return. Boxer's encephalopathy is an example of irreversible brain damage caused by repeated blows to the head. Various toxic substances, such as heavy metals (lead), infections, and injuries can cause encephalopathy.

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