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Hepatitis E

I got infected by Hepatitis E two months ago and i am still suffering from this. My highest bilirubin was 31.9 in last month. However, everything starts to...

I got infected by Hepatitis E two months ago and i am still suffering from this....

•8 years ago

Hep c above knee amputee p e in lung and circulation problems leading to depression

Recently I was not put in the support group at the medical for Esa ,this has left me devastated,treatment for hep c starts in January but seemingly is the...

Recently I was not put in the support group at the medical for Esa ,this has lef...

•8 years ago

CheckMate 040: Opdivo safe, effective in advanced HCC

The only known therapy for patients with advanced HCC was sorafenib, but there's a new treatment named Opdivo. Its effectiveness was proven when a study showed...

The only known therapy for patients with advanced HCC was sorafenib, but there's...

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Mail outreach doubles HCC screening in safety-net hospital

The need for more intensive interventions are higher than ever according to the results of a study to see what outreach strategies increased screening rates...

The need for more intensive interventions are higher than ever according to the ...

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EMA panel adopts positive opinion of Vemlidy for treatment of HBV in adults, adolescents

Vemlidy, a drug to treat chronic HBV patients, has receive positive opinion from the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use. Patients only...

Vemlidy, a drug to treat chronic HBV patients, has receive positive opinion from...

•8 years ago

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to new ultrasound modes for liver, breast imaging

Liver disease patients now have more possibilities than ever through Supersonic Imagine's Aixplorer Platform. This amazing ultrasound system will have...

Liver disease patients now have more possibilities than ever through Supersonic ...

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Ultrashort treatments may benefit some patients with HCV

Did you know that it's possible to save ~60% on HCV care expenses with ultrashort treatments? Did you also know that it can simplify and shorten the treatment...

Did you know that it's possible to save ~60% on HCV care expenses with ultrashor...

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HCV on the Transplant List: Weighing Options and Making Clinical Decisions

DAA therapies have treated many #HCV #patients awaiting liver transplants, and have removed them from the wait list in some cases. However, is this right?...

DAA therapies have treated many #HCV #patients awaiting liver transplants, and h...

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Boxed Warning, HCV Guidelines Give Impetus for HBV Testing, Monitoring

There are finally treatments for HCV, but did you know that these treatments may cause #patients to be at risk for HBV? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2fkXq6z

There are finally treatments for HCV, but did you know that these treatments may...

•8 years ago

HCV and Alcoholism: How Two Diseases and Their Treatments Go Hand-In-Hand

Why are HCV and alcoholism so closely related? How do they cross paths in treatments? Learn more about it in detail here: http://bit.ly/2fEJWRj

Why are HCV and alcoholism so closely related? How do they cross paths in treatm...

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Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir shows safety, efficacy in patients with HCV, renal disease

A recent study has shown that 102 out of 104 HCV patients w/ advanced chronic kidney liver disease (98%) have achieved SVR12 (hepatitis C is undetectable for...

A recent study has shown that 102 out of 104 HCV patients w/ advanced chronic ki...

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Harvoni well-tolerated in patients with kidney transplant, HCV

More information on treating #HCV with Harvoni! A study has found that the application of Harvoni on kidney transplant recipients with #HCV can be safely and...

More information on treating #HCV with Harvoni! A study has found that the appli...

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FDA approves Vemlidy for chronic HBV

There's a new medicine in town by the name of Vemlidy. a drug used to treat chronic #HBV. The FDA has finally approved the medication according to a press...

There's a new medicine in town by the name of Vemlidy. a drug used to treat chro...

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping

Support us when you shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday! #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3337679 and Amazon donates to Hepatitis Foundation...

Support us when you shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday! #StartWithaSmile at s...

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CMS: Harvoni outpaces other drugs in total spending

Harvoni, a drug used to treat #HCV, has officially become the highest grossing medication of 2015! 16.7% of total prescription costs in personal health care...

Harvoni, a drug used to treat #HCV, has officially become the highest grossing m...

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Milk Thistle & other herbals for Hep B

Hi! My name is Brenda & I've had HEP B for 25 years. I knew I had to do something to help myself. I researched the problem and found that the herb, milk...

Hi! My name is Brenda & I've had HEP B for 25 years. I knew I had to do somethi...

•8 years ago

We Want To Hear From You!

The Hepatitis Foundation International is looking to interview a hepatitis C patient with Medicaid Insurance and from the Washington, DC area. We would like...

The Hepatitis Foundation International is looking to interview a hepatitis C pat...

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HCC incidence stable in DAA-treated patients with HCV, cirrhosis

A study shows that patients with HCV cirrhosis treated with oral direct-acting antiviral agents were not at increased risk for developing HCC. However, recent...

A study shows that patients with HCV cirrhosis treated with oral direct-acting a...

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Wait-listing for liver transplantation decreasing in the DAA era

Great news! Wait-listing for liver transplantation among patients with decompensated cirrhosis has decreased by approximately 30% between 2003 to 2015 with the...

Great news! Wait-listing for liver transplantation among patients with decompens...

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Half of HCV patients with advanced liver disease receive treatment

Did you know that over 800,000 people in the United States with chronic HCV may have advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis and only half of them were evaluated for...

Did you know that over 800,000 people in the United States with chronic HCV may ...

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Successful Honeopathic Treatment for Hep C Documented

Successful Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis With High-dilution Medicine Barbara Sarter, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, DiHom, Prasanta Banerji, FMIH, and Pratip...

Successful Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis With High-dilution Medicine Barb...

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Share Your Story!

We Would Like To Hear From You! The Hepatitis Foundation International is looking to interview a hepatitis C patient with Medicaid Insurance and from the...

We Would Like To Hear From You! The Hepatitis Foundation International is lookin...

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Share Your Story!

We Would Like To Hear From You! The Hepatitis Foundation International is looking to interview a hepatitis C patient with Medicaid Insurance and from the...

We Would Like To Hear From You! The Hepatitis Foundation International is lookin...

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Support the HFI and the ABA Saturday!

It is not too late to get your free tickets! Call HFI today to join us on Saturday at 8 p.m. and show your support for HFI and the American Basketball...

It is not too late to get your free tickets! Call HFI today to join us on Saturd...

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Can Energy Drinks Harm Hepatitis Patients?

Put down that energy drink! Did you know that energy drinks can cause further damage to the liver of a HCV patient? Learn more about it here:...

Put down that energy drink! Did you know that energy drinks can cause further da...

•8 years ago

Join HFI on November 5th!

THIS WEEKEND! The American Basketball Association (#ABA) is back! Join HFI on November 5th at 8 p.m. Call HFI today to reserve your free ticket!

THIS WEEKEND! The American Basketball Association (#ABA) is back! Join HFI on No...

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PWD and PatientValues

Patients and PWDS subjected to one-size-fits-all policies. Sign the petition to say we deserve a voice in healthcare, http://bit.ly/2e6mASv

Patients and PWDS subjected to one-size-fits-all policies. Sign the petition to ...

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Fundhep

Hepatitis C and B affect over 5 million Americans and up to 75% of people living with hepatitis are unaware of their infection. However, without increased...

Hepatitis C and B affect over 5 million Americans and up to 75% of people living...

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USPSTF recommendation for HCV antibody testing finds prevalence in baby boomers

LAS VEGAS — The United States Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendation to perform hepatitis C virus antibody testing in adults born between 1945 and...

LAS VEGAS — The United States Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendation to...

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VIDEO: Tran discusses future role of gastroenterologists in HCV therapy

Tram T. Tran, MD, FACG, medical director of liver transplantation, Liver Disease and Transplant Center, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, discusses the role of...

Tram T. Tran, MD, FACG, medical director of liver transplantation, Liver Disease...

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