Hep Fall 2020
Hep Fall 2020
In every issue of Hep, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Feature
Ready to Live Her Best Life
New Yorker Alejandrina Peña had hepatitis C—until a great doctor and powerful new treatment gave her a fresh start.
From the Editor
In My Life
Studies have shown that Latinos are more likely to be living with hep C than the U.S. population as a whole.
Articles
Hep C 101
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common blood-borne virus in the United States.
HCV Risk Factors and Testing
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all people age 18 and older receive a hep C test at least once in their life.
Hep C and Liver Disease
Over years or decades, hepatitis C can lead to serious complications.
Treating Hep C
Hep C medications can now cure most people with the virus
Your Liver Health
It is important to take good care of your liver before and after hep C treatment.
Guide to Hepatitis C Treatment
What you need to know before, during and after undergoing treatment for HCV.
Latinos and Hep C
Latinos in the U.S. are a diverse population, and HCV rates vary widely across groups.
