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You Can Change Your Life by Participating
We know you want more research on hepatitis that can change your treatment options and therefore your life. Now, you can help us to help you by participating in the HepPRN patient registry. The registry is a survey that you take online which will take you only about an hour to complete and you don’
We know you want more research on hepatitis that can change your treatment options and therefore your life. Now, you can help us to help you by participating in the HepPRN patient registry. The registry is a survey that you take online which will take you only about an hour to complete and you don’
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
HCV increases among younger IDUs in Appalachia
The report was released on the heels of a major HIV outbreak in Indiana, which was traced in large part to injection drug use (IDU) of Opana (oxymorphone, Endo Pharmaceuticals). “State surveillance reports from the period 2006-2012 reveal a nationwide increase in reported cases of acute HCV infection
The report was released on the heels of a major HIV outbreak in Indiana, which was traced in large part to injection drug use (IDU) of Opana (oxymorphone, Endo Pharmaceuticals). “State surveillance reports from the period 2006-2012 reveal a nationwide increase in reported cases of acute HCV infection
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Safest Cheapest Way for Her to Get Pregnant? Control His HIV
The most cost-effective method for an HIV-positive man and an HIV-negative woman to conceive a child, while lowering the risk of transmitting the virus, is through controlling his HIV with treatment and having sex without a condom during her fertile days, Reuters Health reports. Publishing their findings
The most cost-effective method for an HIV-positive man and an HIV-negative woman to conceive a child, while lowering the risk of transmitting the virus, is through controlling his HIV with treatment and having sex without a condom during her fertile days, Reuters Health reports. Publishing their findings
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
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National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2015
Monday, June 8, marks National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NCAHAAD), which takes place during Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the United States. According to the NCAHAAD website, “HIV infection has had a demoralizing impact on the Caribbean Diaspora and the Caribbean-American communities
Monday, June 8, marks National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NCAHAAD), which takes place during Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the United States. According to the NCAHAAD website, “HIV infection has had a demoralizing impact on the Caribbean Diaspora and the Caribbean-American communities
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Merck Seeks FDA Approval of Hep C Tablet Grazoprevir/Elbasvir
Merck has filed a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its single-tablet hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, BioPharmaDIVE reports. The once-daily combination of the NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir and the NS5A replication complex inhibitor elbasvir
Merck has filed a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its single-tablet hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, BioPharmaDIVE reports. The once-daily combination of the NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir and the NS5A replication complex inhibitor elbasvir
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Merck Seeks FDA Approval of Hep C Tablet Grazoprevir/Elbasvir
Merck has filed a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its single-tablet hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, BioPharmaDIVE reports. The once-daily combination of the NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir and the NS5A replication complex inhibitor elbasvir
Merck has filed a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its single-tablet hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, BioPharmaDIVE reports. The once-daily combination of the NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir and the NS5A replication complex inhibitor elbasvir
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Errant Results
I went to my last liver outpatients clinic on 20th April last and didn't see my usual doctor but one of his registrars. I then had the relevant blood tests for my AIH. I know my bloods are not perfect and there has been discussion of whether my steroids should be increased dependent on how my results
I went to my last liver outpatients clinic on 20th April last and didn't see my usual doctor but one of his registrars. I then had the relevant blood tests for my AIH. I know my bloods are not perfect and there has been discussion of whether my steroids should be increased dependent on how my results
Wendy29
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PBC Foundation
9 years ago
Hope Goes Viral – Act Now
By taking just an hour of your time to participate in the HepPRN patient registry, your information will make a difference in bringing hope, new treatments and better outcomes for people with hepatitis. Take our survey (you can start it and come back as many times as you need to finish it): http://
By taking just an hour of your time to participate in the HepPRN patient registry, your information will make a difference in bringing hope, new treatments and better outcomes for people with hepatitis. Take our survey (you can start it and come back as many times as you need to finish it): http://
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Eliminating Hepatitis B in the United States—Mothers Matter!
Preventing perinatal hepatitis B transmission can improve the overall quality of health care for women with chronic hepatitis B and move closer toward the goal of eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States. Corinna Dan, RN, MPH Every year, 25,000 women with chronic hepatitis
Preventing perinatal hepatitis B transmission can improve the overall quality of health care for women with chronic hepatitis B and move closer toward the goal of eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States. Corinna Dan, RN, MPH Every year, 25,000 women with chronic hepatitis
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Hepatitis C - The Long Goodbye
The long goodbye is often used to describe the drawn out fading of a person’s mind, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But for my Mom, it was because of Hepatitis C. My Mom worked as a hospital lab technician for most of her career. She remembered accidentally sticking her hand, with the contaminated
The long goodbye is often used to describe the drawn out fading of a person’s mind, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But for my Mom, it was because of Hepatitis C. My Mom worked as a hospital lab technician for most of her career. She remembered accidentally sticking her hand, with the contaminated
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Sanders Urges Veterans Affairs to Break Hepatitis C Patents
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) is urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use its emergency powers to break the patents on expensive hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs to get more veterans cured, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sanders, an Independent, recently announced his bid for
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) is urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use its emergency powers to break the patents on expensive hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs to get more veterans cured, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sanders, an Independent, recently announced his bid for
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Inmates Sue Minnesota for Alleged Denial of Hepatitis C Drugs
Two inmates are suing the Minnesota Department of Corrections to gain access to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, which they claim has been denied to them because of its high cost, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court by the International Humanitarian Law
Two inmates are suing the Minnesota Department of Corrections to gain access to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, which they claim has been denied to them because of its high cost, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court by the International Humanitarian Law
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
World Health Organization Throws Weight Behind Hep C Treatments
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the new hepatitis C virus (HCV) medications to its Model List of Essential Medicines. The move represents WHO’s commitment to encouraging access to hep C drugs worldwide. Governments and institutions often consult the WHO reference for guidance on their own
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the new hepatitis C virus (HCV) medications to its Model List of Essential Medicines. The move represents WHO’s commitment to encouraging access to hep C drugs worldwide. Governments and institutions often consult the WHO reference for guidance on their own
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Viral meningitis and Lumbar Punch?
Hi hope everyone is ok,I have a question for any ladies or gents who have had viral meningitis and a lumbar punch. I was admitted to hospital 2weeks ago,spent 10 days there with viral meningitis.How long did it take for the headache to go and also for you to start feeling a bit more like yourself? I
Hi hope everyone is ok,I have a question for any ladies or gents who have had viral meningitis and a lumbar punch. I was admitted to hospital 2weeks ago,spent 10 days there with viral meningitis.How long did it take for the headache to go and also for you to start feeling a bit more like yourself? I
mum-two
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LUPUS UK
9 years ago
Be #HepAware: National Hepatitis Testing Day 2015
Tuesday, May 19, is the fourth annual National Hepatitis Testing Day (NHTD), which raises awareness for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) and encourages more people across the United States to learn their hepatitis status, according to AIDS.gov, which also promotes awareness of hepatitis
Tuesday, May 19, is the fourth annual National Hepatitis Testing Day (NHTD), which raises awareness for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) and encourages more people across the United States to learn their hepatitis status, according to AIDS.gov, which also promotes awareness of hepatitis
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Preparing for Hepatitis C Treatment: Part 1by Alan Franciscus
This first of a two-part series, originally appeared in the HCV Advocate; it presents an overview of how to prepare for hepatitis C treatment. Alan FranciscusTreatment of hepatitis C has made great advances from the early days. Back when interferon was first approved, the cure rates were about 10%.
This first of a two-part series, originally appeared in the HCV Advocate; it presents an overview of how to prepare for hepatitis C treatment. Alan FranciscusTreatment of hepatitis C has made great advances from the early days. Back when interferon was first approved, the cure rates were about 10%.
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Eliminating Hepatitis B in the United States—Mothers Matter!by Corinna Dan
Preventing perinatal hepatitis B transmission can improve the overall quality of health care for women with chronic hepatitis B and move closer toward the goal of eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States. Corinna Dan, RN, MPH Every year, 25,000 women with chronic hepatitis
Preventing perinatal hepatitis B transmission can improve the overall quality of health care for women with chronic hepatitis B and move closer toward the goal of eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States. Corinna Dan, RN, MPH Every year, 25,000 women with chronic hepatitis
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
WHO Adds New Hepatitis C Drugs to Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added five hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs to its essential medicines list in an attempt to improve access to the expensive new treatments across the globe, according to a WHO press release. Inclusion on the list, which the WHO considers “the minimum medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added five hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs to its essential medicines list in an attempt to improve access to the expensive new treatments across the globe, according to a WHO press release. Inclusion on the list, which the WHO considers “the minimum medicine
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Hepatitis B Foundation Marks 50 Years Since HBV Discovery
May 2015 marks 50 years since the hepatitis B virus (HBV) was discovered, according to the Hepatitis B Foundation, which recently honored the anniversary with a gala that raised more than $100,000 for liver disease research and advocacy. The 2015 Crystal Ball, held at the foundation’s headquarters
May 2015 marks 50 years since the hepatitis B virus (HBV) was discovered, according to the Hepatitis B Foundation, which recently honored the anniversary with a gala that raised more than $100,000 for liver disease research and advocacy. The 2015 Crystal Ball, held at the foundation’s headquarters
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day 2015
Friday, May 15, marks the fourth annual National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (NHHAD), a community movement that hopes to raise awareness for viral hepatitis among one of the most at-risk U.S. populations, according to a press release from the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), which is hosting several
Friday, May 15, marks the fourth annual National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (NHHAD), a community movement that hopes to raise awareness for viral hepatitis among one of the most at-risk U.S. populations, according to a press release from the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), which is hosting several
kuzoigwe
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
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