The latest research & treatment news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
Healthcare workers confirm that the Hepatitis C virus does not discriminate and lurks everywhere. While it is only transferred through blood, two nurses from Massachusetts review the many possible routes of Hepatitis C transmission and admit that most people have no idea they are infected.
Continue reading »Here is an example of an article on the recent claims of a Hepatitis C "cure." Readers should take note that the study included those who have already beaten the virus with interferon combination therapy (ICT). The good news is that once you beat the virus with ICT, you are likely to remain virus-free. The bad news is that ICT only helps approximately one quarter of those infected with the most common strain of the virus, when you take into account those who had to stop or adjust their treatment due to the severe side effects.
Continue reading »People with chronic Hepatitis C suffer from the same sprains, strains, and body aches as everyone else. In addition, Hepatitis C symptoms can include musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, headache, episodic abdominal pain and liver pain. However, many typical, over-the-counter pain medications can damage an already vulnerable liver. For those with Hepatitis C, finding a way to ease their pain without encouraging liver injury can feel like an uphill battle.
Continue reading »Researchers' recent discovery of a protein may lead to the development of new Hepatitis C drugs. Learn what protein is involved in stopping the virus from replicating, making it critical in the search for medications capable of preventing infection.
Continue reading »An analysis of several recent clinical trials shows how important early responses to treatment are for clearing the Hepatitis C virus. Now doctors can tell earlier than ever, the chances patients can be cured. Find out just how soon doctors can now determine the success of treatment and what this means for newly diagnosed patients.
Continue reading »Symptoms of Hepatitis C and damp heat both include jaundice, fever and thirst. Learn how to determine if you're suffering from damp heat accumulation, as well as foods you should add to or eliminate from your diet that will make a profound difference in your health.
Continue reading »Important research examining the risks of Hepatitis C transmission through heterosexual relationships has recently been conducted. Discover whether heterosexual couples were found to be at an increased risk for acquiring HCV in consideration of additional risk factors.
Continue reading »Chronic fatigue, the most commonly reported symptom of Hepatitis C infection, affects between 65 and 75 percent of those diagnosed with the disease. Learn what factors contribute to excessive tiredness and lack of energy associated with Hepatitis C, and discover what steps you can take to help manage fatigue.
Continue reading »Studies show that up to one in ten mothers infected with the Hepatitis C virus are likely to transmit the infectious disease to their children. Learn how much the risk of transmission increases when the mother is also infected with HIV.
Continue reading »Eighty-five percent of HCV patients develop chronic Hepatitis C. The remaining 15 percent have acute Hepatitis C, which spontaneously resolves within weeks or months. Learn how the health of your immune system determines whether the virus progresses to advanced liver disease and what you can do to help support your immune system.
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