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Why Whey for Hepatitis?

July 23, 2010

The number of reasons whey protein can help someone with chronic, viral hepatitis may surprise you.

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Posted by Editors at 10:01 AM

How to Better Understand Your HCV Viral Load Tests

July 22, 2010

Although they have very similar sounding names, learn why qualitative Hepatitis C tests and quantitative Hepatitis C tests have some important differences.

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Posted by Editors at 1:14 PM

Anti-Aging Strategy May Help HCV Liver Transplant Recipients

July 20, 2010

Find out about a molecular biology discovery that has led to a new understanding about the general health decline that can follow a liver transplant.

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Posted by Editors at 3:55 PM

Working With Your Liver's Clock Benefits Hepatitis C

July 6, 2010

While most of us check the time throughout the day to stay on schedule, few realize that the liver also has a timed agenda. By heeding your liver's innate clock, those with Hepatitis C can help relieve some of the extra burden on this multitasking organ.

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Posted by Editors at 10:42 AM

Four Rules to Help HCV Sufferers Sleep Well

July 1, 2010

By making sure these four rules are practiced daily, those with Hepatitis C will benefit from the resulting improvement in their sleep.

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Posted by Editors at 10:34 AM

The OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test Approved by the FDA

June 29, 2010

Although not yet permitted for screening the general population, the first FDA-approved, Hepatitis C-detecting, rapid blood test will be used for those at risk or already demonstrating symptoms of viral hepatitis.

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Posted by Editors at 12:08 PM

Site Topics

  • HCV Symptoms

    You'll find links to a comprehensive symptoms list, as well as various studies and discussions about Hepatitis C symptoms.

  • Lab Tests

    What they are and what they mean. Helps you interpret & understand all the various hepatitis lab tests likely to be encountered.

  • Hepatitis C Genotypes

    Learn about Hepatitis C Genotypes and their variants.

  • Viral Load

    Includes a convenient Viral Load chart, as well as a link to a detailed discussion on how to analyze and interpret viral load numbers.

  • What is...?

    Learn more about various Hepatitis C related topics, including HCV, Ascites, Biopsies, and much more.

  • HCV Medicines

    Numerous links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of Ribavirin/Rebetron medicines.

  • Hepatitis C Doctors

    A state-by-state and worldwide reference listing physicians who treat HCV, including an email link to submit your physician for inclusion.

  • Biopsy Info

    A comprehensive resource of information relating to the liver biopsy.

  • Cirrhosis

    Many discussions and analyses of cirrhosis, including causes, complications, pathology, symptoms, and much more.

  • Liver Cancer

    Liver Cancer/Hepatocellular Carcinoma studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis.

  • Liver Disease Medicines

    An exhaustive list of links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of the various drugs used to treat liver disease.

  • Hep-Central Email List

    Sign up to learn about advances and breakthroughs in Hepatitis C research, including information about medical and complementary treatments.

  • HCV Links

    Convenient links to other sites external to Hepatitis-Central.

  • Mother/Child Transmission

    Discussions of the special problems and precautions necessary involving mother to child transmission of Hepatitis C.

  • HCV Natural Remedies

    A number of herbal products useful in the management of liver disease.

  • HCV Books

    Recommended reading for those interested in hepatitis information.

  • Hepatitis C Forum

    A Bulletin Board for discussions on hepatitis, treatments, etc.

  • Hepatitis C Activism

    An easy way to get involved in urging our government to do more for Hepatitis C awareness and treatment research.

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