FDA Approves Viekira Pak to Treat Hepatitis C
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Viekira Pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir tablets co-packaged with dasabuvir tablets) to treat patients with chronic hepatitis…
Hepatitis C
5 Nail Salon Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
Nail salons are a great place to go when your nails need some extra TLC and you simply just want to relax. What you might…
The 3 P’s Of Managing Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a disease that is caused by a virus that infects the liver and overtime this disease can turn into cirrhosis, liver cancer…
STUDY: Hep C Cures Effective For People With HIV/HCV Coinfection
The World Health Organization estimates that globally, 5-15% of people living with HIV are coinfected with hepatitis C. In the United States, about 25% of…
Medicare Covers Hepatitis C Testing For High Risk Populations
The only way to know if you are infected with hepatitis C is to get tested and now testing is even easier for aging “baby…
Hepatitis C: Raising Awareness About A Silent Epidemic
While much progress has been made in increasing awareness about the realities of HIV, hepatitis C is a silent epidemic that is wreaking havoc on…
A Good Mandarin Is Easy To Find
Mandarin oranges, sometimes called tangerines, are a common, quick snack for the young and old. Mandarins are also used in main dishes, salads and desserts, such…
Living With Hepatitis C: 5 Fatigue-Fighting Tips
Whether it’s the treatment, liver damage or the virus itself, having hepatitis C is usually accompanied by fatigue. Even some people with hep C who…
New Hepatitis C Combination Drug Therapy Proves Effective
Treatment options for the 170 million people worldwide with chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are evolving rapidly, although the available regimens often come with significant…
Hepatitis C In The Black Community
“Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver and also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver. Hepatitis C is the most common…
Experts Release Landmark Findings On Blacks & Hepatitis C
The National Medical Association (NMA) released the much anticipated Consensus Panel Paper entitled: Hepatitis C: A Crisis in the African American Community. When faced with…
Ray Charles & Drug Addiction
When he was 73 years old, the legendary music icon Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004. The cause of his death was liver failure,…
Dentist Suspected Of Spreading HIV & Hepatitis To Patients
Dr. Wayne Harrington, an oral surgeon with a practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is being investigated by the state dental board, the state bureau of narcotics…
Coping With Chronic Hepatitis C
Living with a chronic disease like hepatitis C can be depressing and nerve-wracking. Coping with the side effects of treatment isn’t easy either. But another…
Hepatitis Risk Found At Barbershops & Nail Salons
Before going to get a fresh cut or your “nails did,” you may want to consider this potential health concern. Customers in nail salons and…
Hepatitis C 101
First things first. What’s hepatitis C? It’s a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In time, it can lead to permanent liver…
