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| | The A, B, Cs of Viral Hepatitis |
 | | Hepatitis C is spread through sharing needles or "works" when "shooting" drugs, through needlestick or sharps exposures in a health care setting, or sometimes from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal birth. | | | Hepatitis B is spread by having sex with an infected person without a condom, sharing needles or "works" when "shooting" drugs, needlesticks or sharps exposures in a health care setting, or from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal birth. | | | Hepatitis B is spread when a person who is not immune comes in contact with blood or body fluid from an infected person. |
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/hepatitis
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| | Hepatitis C - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Several "alternative therapies" purport to reduce the liver's duties, rather than treat the virus itself, thereby slowing the course of the disease or keeping the quality of life of the person. | | | HCV genotype testing is used to determine the required length and potential response to interferon-based therapy. | | | ORIGINAL RESEARCH NEWS of HCV and free Newsletter(Supervision: Dr. Monika Runggaldier, Italy) |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C
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| | Hepatitis C and Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
| | Conventional medicine is medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. | | | In recent years, the definition of placebo has been expanded to include other things that could have an effect on the results of health care, such as how a patient and a health care provider interact, how a patient feels about receiving the care, and what he or she expects to happen from the care. | | | This assessment by a panel of medical and scientific experts found that "alternative and nontraditional medicines" should be studied. |
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http://nccam.nih.gov/health/hepatitisc
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| | Hepatitis C: An Update |
| | Hepatitis C patients--whether they decide to get treated or not--should be monitored regularly by their doctors. | | | Ultimately, the decision to get treated or not for HCV infection is up to the individual and his or her health-care provider. | | | He was treated initially with monotherapy, and when that failed, he tried combination therapy, again without success. |
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http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2001/401_hepc.html
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| | Hepatitis C |
| | The relief of excessive heat, correction of yin deficiency and stagnant liver Qi, the balancing of common liver-spleen disharmony, blood purification, the promotion of strong elimination and the development of a relaxed state of mind in the patient are regarded as being very important objectives. | | | On the cautionary side, it should also be noted that HCV treatment by herbal medicine requires a skilled and informed practitioner who is fully aware of the distinct nature of hepatitis C. Some patients have had negative experiences of Chinese herbal medicine. | | | This is not an exhaustive list of therapeutic approaches to hepatitis C; the author would welcome any contribution from practitioners or patients with further experience or expertise. |
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http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Nutrition/hepc.htm
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| | The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Program: Management of Hepatitis C |
| | All forms of interferon appear to have similar efficacy in chronic hepatitis C. Because most patients do not experience sustained response, attempts have been made to identify individuals who are more likely to respond to therapy. | | | The extensive genetic heterogeneity of HCV has important diagnostic and clinical implications, perhaps explaining variations in clinical course, difficulties in vaccine development, and lack of response to therapy. | | | Those addicted to alcohol or drugs should be helped to obtain treatment for their addiction so that they might qualify for anti-HCV therapy. |
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http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997HepatitisC105html.htm
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| | Hepatitis C |
| | Practices such as ear piercing and tattooing should be avoided in places where sterile conditions are questionable. | | | Once inside the body, it changes its form to evade discovery and attack by the immune system. | | | Therefore everyone, especially health care workers, should avoid coming in contact with blood and body fluids from infected individuals. |
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http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdlv42.htm
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| | eMedicine - Hepatitis C : Article by Sandeep Mukherjee, MD |
| | Kubo S, Nishiguchi S, Hirohashi K, et al: Randomized clinical trial of long-term outcome after resection of hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma by postoperative interferon therapy. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. | | | The early pivotal studies of IFN monotherapy, IFN in which polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecules are added (ie, PEG-IFN) monotherapy, and combination therapy with ribavirin (with either IFN or PEG-IFN) are described first, after which therapy for special patient groups will be discussed. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic993.htm
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| | Hepatitis C -- familydoctor.org |
| | The bilirubin makes the skin of a person with hepatitis turn a yellow-orange color. | | | I've never used IV drugs or been stuck with a dirty needle. | | | The choice is up to you and your doctor. |
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http://familydoctor.org/handouts/071.html
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| | Hepatitis |
| | People who shoot drugs also are at risk of becoming infected because it's likely that the needles they use will not have been sterilized. | | | The most common way people become infected is through sharing drug implements such as needles and straws. | | | What do drugs, alcohol, unprotected sex, tattoos, and body piercings have in common? |
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/hepatitis.html
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| | Hepatitis C Top Articles |
| | One study evaluates the drug‘s activity in nonresponders to previous treatment with conventional interferon alfa therapy and the other in individuals without any prior therapy. | | | In the current study, researchers sought to determine the efficacy and safety of combination therapy in this population, and to evaluate the impact of treatment on health-related quality of life. | | | About 50 percent of individuals with HCV infection fail on therapy with the current standard of care, peginterferon alfa plus ribavirin. |
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http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c.html
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| | Hepatitis C |
| | Iron depletion therapy has also been shown to improve the response to conventional medicines used to treat hepatitis (Fargion S et al 1997). | | | Serum ferritin is a measure of the amount of stored iron and is used to guide therapy. | | | When PPC is administered in conjunction with interferon, there is an increase in both their therapeutic values. |
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http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-058.shtml
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| | HEPATITIS C HEPATITIS C TREATMENT |
| | Our western medical establishment would convince you that there is only one way to treat your Hepatitis C, and that is with the drug interferon. | | | Therefore, Chinese doctors rely mainly on Chinese Herbal Formulas to treat viral hepatitis. | | | However, thousands of years of Alternative Chinese Herbal Medicine may suggest a better and safer way. |
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http://www.hepatitisc-remedy.com
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| | TITLE>Hepatitis C - A Guide to Understanding the Hepatitis C Virus |
| | We hope this information has helped you to understand the hepatitis C virus and how it can affect your physical and emotional health. | | | BREAKTHROUGH: the return of detectable viral load in a person who had previously achieved a virological treatment response. | | | All persons with HCV should consult a medical practitioner for diagnosis and treatment of HCV. |
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/hepC/hcvinformation_2003.html
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| | National HCV Prison Coalition - Hepatitis C Awareness Project |
| | Our goal is to help educate prisoners and advocate for better testing, treatment and prevention of these diseases. | | | Established in 1972, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the largest US foundation devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans. | | | We distribute our newsletter Hepatitis C Awareness News to anyone who is interested and advocate for better and more humane treatment of incarcerated persons living with hepatitis C. Released Prisoner Hotline |
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http://www.hcvinprison.org
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hepatitis C |
| | Injected street drugs or shared a needle with someone who has hepatitis C | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Between 1% and 5% of patients may develop liver cancer. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000284.htm
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| | Hepatitis C (infectious liver inflammation type C) |
| | The virus can be contracted by accidental pricking with a contaminated needle - this mainly concerns healthcare workers. | | | Only 1 in 10 patients with acute hepatitis has symptoms. | | | Half of the patients will benefit from the treatment. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/hepatitisc.htm
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| | HCV Advocate: Hepatitis C – Living with Hepatitis C |
| | There are health considerations, such as the use of vitamins, herbs, and Chinese medicine. | | | For those living with hepatitis C (HCV), the decision to undergo medical treatment may be one of the most difficult and complicated." | | | Successful completion of this course will provide you with the basics you need for truly understanding what HCV is and how to manage it more successfully in your life. |
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org
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| | Hepatitis C |
| | Such individuals should be considered for possible participation in clinical studies. | | | Most patients with chronic hepatitis C will be asymptomatic or have non-specific symptoms such as fatigue. | | | A major problem in discussing prognosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C is that it is difficult to predict who will have a relatively benign course and who will go on to develop cirrhosis or cancer. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gi/hepC.html
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| | Hepatitis C - MayoClinic.com |
| | Instead, its primary mode of transmission is contaminated blood — through needles shared by drug users or through blood transfusions. | | | Although vaccines exist for hepatitis A and B, no vaccine for hepatitis C has been developed. | | | Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses — the others are A, B, D, E and G. All cause the liver to become inflamed, which interferes with its ability to function. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hepatitis-c/DS00097
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| | Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C Council Of Victoria |
| | There is no vaccine for hepatitis C yet, but there is a range of pharmaceutical treatments and health maintenance options. | | | Whether you are someone living with hepatitis C, a family member or friend, a health care professional, an employer or work colleague or any other interested person - you can find general information on hepatitis C in our You and Hep C section. | | | People affected by hepatitis C come from a wide range of backgrounds. |
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http://www.hepcvic.org.au
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| | Hepatitis C: The Test |
| | Hepatitis C infection is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in North America; about 2% of all adults in the United States have been exposed to the virus, and 75-85% of those are chronically infected. | | | Genotyping is often ordered before treatment is started to give an idea of the likelihood of success and how long treatment may be needed. | | | HCV viral load and genotyping may be done to plan treatment; viral load and qualitative HCV RNA are also used to monitor response to treatment. |
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http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/hepatitis_c/test.html
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| | Hepatitis A-Z - a guide to hepatitis |
| | Hundreds of pages of information on Hepatitis: Symptoms, Blood/Other Tests, Treatments & Side Effects, Complementary Therapies, Nutrition, and Support Groups. |
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http://www.hepatitis.org.uk
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| | NHS - Hepatitis C - Homepage |
| | This website provides you with the facts about the disease and information about how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might be at risk, treatment and useful advice if you have been diagnosed. | | | Sharing drug injecting equipment is only one way you can become infected with hepatitis C | | | If you're a health professional, you can access information about hepatitis C and download materials designed for professionals. |
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http://www.hepc.nhs.uk
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| | Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program - Home Page |
| | Hepatitis C Choices - read or download state-of-the art information about hepatitis C symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, practical tips for living with hepatitis C, and much more from the expert authors of Hepatitis C Choices | | | Hepatitis C Information and Resources for people living with or affected by hepatitis C | | | The work of the Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program is made possible by the generous donations of people like you. |
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http://hepcchallenge.org
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| | Hepatitis C Solutions ::: Alternative Hepatitis C treatment |
| | By tackling Hepatitis C with natures remedy instead of poison you will have 1 remarkable side effect: You're Going To Feel Better! | | | Testing can detect the infection and lead to early treatment. | | | Hepatitis C Solutions will show you how to combat Hepatitis C using natural homeopathic alternatives instead of interferon. |
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http://www.hepcsolutions.com
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| | Hepatitis C |
| | Should I get treatment for my hepatitis C? Symptoms of hepatitis C | | | Search this and other major Hepatitis C sites worldwide | | | The impact of hepatitis C in the next decades |
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http://www.cx.unibe.ch/ikp/lab2/hepatc.html
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