February 2, 2012
It's hard to imagine that intravenous drug use and mani-pedis have much in common, but they both harbor the potential to spread viral hepatitis.
Continue reading "Hepatitis Awareness at the Nail Salon"
Posted by Editors at 12:24 PM
January 24, 2012
In opposition to what seems logical, research demonstrates that becoming anemic while on Hepatitis C therapy is not such a bad thing.
Continue reading "Anemia and Hepatitis C Treatment"
Posted by Editors at 12:05 PM
January 23, 2012
In a recent study, over one third of previous non-responders cleared Hepatitis C with an interferon-free combo of two Bristol-Myers experimental drugs.
Continue reading "Bristol-Myers Gains Momentum with All-Oral Hep C Therapy"
Posted by Editors at 9:48 AM
Helping to explain why Hepatitis C can cause extrahepatic manifestations (problems outside of the liver), American researchers confirmed that certain brain cells are susceptible to the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading "Hepatitis C Gains Access to Brain Cells"
Posted by Editors at 9:47 AM
January 13, 2012
Two separate Mayo Clinic studies find that liver cancer rates are magnified by obesity and Hepatitis C infection.
Continue reading "Liver Cancer More Likely with Hep C and Fatty Liver"
Posted by Editors at 4:21 PM
January 9, 2012
By targeting the inside of a Hepatitis C viral cell for a greater T-cell response, Oxford researchers are one step closer to a vaccine for preventing Hepatitis C infection.
Continue reading "Novel Hep C Vaccine in Phase 1 Trial"
Posted by Editors at 3:18 PM
Some of our most commonly asked questions and our answers to them.
You'll find links to a comprehensive symptoms list, as well as various studies and discussions about Hepatitis C symptoms.
What they are and what they mean. Helps you interpret & understand all the various hepatitis lab tests likely to be encountered.
Learn about Hepatitis C Genotypes and their variants.
Provides detailed information on how to analyze and interpret viral load numbers as well as a link to a convenient Viral Load Chart.
Learn more about various Hepatitis C related topics, including HCV, Ascites, Biopsies, and much more.
Numerous links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of Ribavirin/Rebetron medicines.
Commonly used medical terms and definitions.
A state-by-state and worldwide reference listing physicians who treat HCV, including an email link to submit your physician for inclusion.
A comprehensive resource of information relating to the liver biopsy.
Many discussions and analyses of cirrhosis, including causes, complications, pathology, symptoms, and much more.
Liver Cancer/Hepatocellular Carcinoma studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis.
An exhaustive list of links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of the various drugs used to treat liver disease.
Sign up to learn about advances and breakthroughs in Hepatitis C research, including information about medical and complementary treatments.
Convenient links to other sites external to Hepatitis-Central.
Information about the transmission of Hepatitis C.
A number of herbal products useful in the management of liver disease.
Recommended reading for those interested in hepatitis information.
A Bulletin Board for discussions on hepatitis, treatments, etc.
An easy way to get involved in urging our government to do more for Hepatitis C awareness and treatment research.
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