Hi all. Been fairly quite for me the last few months - the old waiting game!!!! Had a fibroscan finally just before Xmas - haven't seen the full results but at the time the nurse said my score was 11.5 - she said above 12.5 would mean cirosos but mine would be early signs of. Am on the waiting list for treatme...
This is additional proof that the DAA trials, and subsequent approvals have provided valuable insight into treating people with PTSD. Kind of ironic that Veterans with PTSD and HCV, treated with Mavyret, found prolonged improvement of both issues. Additional studies are continuing. Very cool!...
I was cured and my HEP C remains undetected for many years now (8-10+ years) thanks to many trial studies starting in 1999, mostly at the University of Pennsylvania. The last study/drug which finally worked was Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir later commercially known as Harvoni. My Liver was significa...
This is a MedPage article that addresses a unique case history. Review it if possible. Hep D infection sounds like a formidable battle! Very similar to Hep C until the introduction of DAAs less than a decade ago, only worse. Pay attention, this is important! Hep D Case Study
Hi all...
I haven't been to this site for a long time, in fact I just spotted it in my bookmarks and thought I would leave a message.
So about 3 years ago I was lucky enough to get the "newest" treatment - the one in which if I still tested negative 3 months after the treatment finished - then boom, that's...
Hi all, I beleive may be I can share my new experience with you. I have the feeling that may be AbbVie Turquoise II is not totally going the same way in the US and here in Europe ? For example, I saw a message here from some one on Turquoise II who had placebo the first 12 weeks. Well, here, this can't happen bec...
I had been trying to revisit an old message, and it said "uh oh, that thread is unavailable"...or something to that nature. I was wondering if there was a time limit or amount limit? Because I had never seen a limit notice anywhere. It was old, like 10 years maybe. Any clues mods? Bb, ID
Ever since about 2 or so months after my treatment I started getting a itchy scalp. It has progressed and gotten worse since then, and I'm coming up on my 3 year blood draw so it has been going on for nearly 3 years now. It has made my hair fall out to the point you can see my scalp a few inches beyond my hairline...
Interesting article from JAMA Sep 13 2021Seronegative Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection-- Edited by Tig on Wednesday 15th of September 2021 02:39:28 PM
Hi everyone, I have a question for the people in svr for over 3yrs. If you have continued good enzymes and fibrosure tests , do you still get yearly liver ultrasounds? I have a $100.00 copay and I am now on a fixed income so am wondering if this is just one of those things they make us do that may not be needed...
This cohort study found that mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 were associated with reduced COVID-19 infections in individuals with cirrhosis, despite hyporesponsiveness to other vaccines. mRNA Study of Efficacy in Cirrhosis
Herbal Weight-Loss Supplement Tied to Severe Liver Damage— Garcinia cambogia and green tea led to clinically indistinguishable liver injury.Weight Loss Supplement Dangers
Hi all,This is prompted by another thread, 'Liver damage and repair'.We are all aware that SVR is as good as we can get. The tiny risk of relapse is enough for some to say 'We are not cured- just successfully treated'.We tend to concentrate on the liver. We look at blood tests and are happy to see normal li...
World Hepatitis Day is recognized on the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (July 28, 1925-April 5, 2011) who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with around 257 million people living with chronic hepatitis B an...
Recent events have shown us that in-person visits to the doctors are not always a viable option. The COVID-19 outbreak presented many challenges for countries all over the world and their healthcare systems. Among the many challenges healthcare professionals face in an emergency situation, li...
Even though we aren't dedicated to providing information to other disease and illness, I want to provide an area that our membership can obtain information on the Corona Virus - COVID-19. Caution is recommended, but standard precautions should be sufficient in both preventing and dealing with it...
This is an interesting article and short video. It provides insight into the immunocompromised transplant patient and the CoV-2 reinfection rate. Healio-Hepatology Update
Hi Everyone, I received this message today from NOhep. They're a big voice and advocate for all Heppers. I know several of you have some real hair splitting stories, so I thought you might like to share it and maybe win a door prize, lol! The World Hepatitis Alliance, NOhep and the London School of Hygi...
The initiative seeks to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United States by 75 percent by 2025, and then by at least 90 percent by 2030, for an estimated 250,000 total HIV infections averted. Ending the HIV Epidemic
Please take a moment and read this article. It's not too long and is really informative. We have had so many issues facing us this last year, and Hep C hasn't been discussed much. Let's keep that communication flowing. The need for current information and advocacy is expanding, especially in Appalac...
I found this article, two years old, but very informative, and current. We continue to have many guests checking in daily, and I hope this will help provide better understanding to them. Hepatitis C Defined
I'm going to try to keep this all focused on proven science based information, and since scientist still have a lot that is unproven at this point, some will be hypothesis, and some theoretical, but that will be noted where applicable. First, I'd like to link to some videos by Dr Roger Seheult, MD, who...
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