Hep Winter 2017 - Special Issue
Hep Winter 2017 - Special Issue
In every issue of Hep, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Positive Empowerment
Building a coalition of advocates, Gloria Searson uses a holistic approach to change the way people think about hepatitis C.
From The Editor
Get Together
Twenty years ago, Gloria Searson found out that she was living with hepatitis C virus (HCV).
News
Improving Long-Term Quality of Life
People who beat hepatitis C virus (HCV) see their health-related quality of life (HRQL) improve—and not just in the short term.
Expanding Liver Transplant Choices
Restricting transplantation of livers from certain individuals living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be an overly cautious move.
Hep C Screening Laws Are Effective
State laws that mandate health care providers to offer hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing can help significantly increase screening rates.
How to End the U.S. Opioid Crisis
Thomas Frieden, MD, former director of the CDC), has offered a series of recommendations for ending the U.S. opioid crisis.
Treatment News
Beating Hep C Improves Diabetic Outcomes
People with type 2 diabetes and hepatitis C virus (HCV) who cure the virus tend to improve their blood sugar levels.
Adapting Risky Behaviors Is Vital
Among people with HCV, unhealthy behaviors such as smoking contribute as much to their higher risk of death as the virus itself.
Supporting Supervised Injection Sites
A new report says that the U.S. stands to benefit from supervised injection facilities.
Hepatitis C May Hasten Menopause, Lower Fertility
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) may compromise women’s reproductive capacity. Earlier treatment of the virus may help mitigate such related risks.
