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Why You Should Not Delay Hep C Treatment

I was fit and healthy for 40 years with hep C, and then one day I went downhill so fast and so suddenly that it looked like I would die.
By Greg Jefferys

World Hepatitis Day: Reflecting on U.S. Activities

In this blog digest, OIDP highlights previous blogs regarding key viral hepatitis developments and activities in the United States.
By HHS Viral Hepatitis Staff

Back Pain and Sciatica Post Liver Transplant

It was natural for me to remain physically active before and after my liver transplant.
By Karen Hoyt

How Wearing Face Masks Can Help Liver Disease Patients

If you have liver disease or any immune compromising condition, you are at risk of becoming sick from virus, flu and other infection.
By Connie M. Welch

3 Common Questions about Hep C Recurrence and Steps to Avoid Reinfection

A concern most hepatitis C patients have after treatment is the possibility of Hep C coming back.
By Connie M. Welch

What’s the Difference between Fibrosis and Cirrhosis?

Damage to the liver can be caused by many factors, such as the hepatitis virus. What is the difference between fibrosis and cirrhosis?
By Connie M. Welch

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Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis; Stages of Liver Damage

Hepatitis C is one of the leading causes for cirrhosis, cancer and liver transplants. Here is what you need to know...
By Connie M. Welch

Mislabeled Dietary Supplements May Cause Liver Damage

A look at potential liver damage from herbal and dietary supplements, especially among bodybuilding and weight loss products.
By Connie M. Welch

How to Discern Online Information About Hepatitis C and Liver Disease

Online information about hepatitis C and liver disease can be overwhelming. How do you know what is fact or false, and medically sound?
By Connie M. Welch

Hepatitis C Increases in Multi Generations

Hep C is no longer considered a “baby boomer” disease.
By Connie M. Welch

NVHR Announces New Advisory Committee and Policy Manager

Patients, clinicians and advocates with lived or professional experience will help guide the fight against U.S. viral hepatitis.
By NVHR Staff

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Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America – Stakeholder Webinar 7/16/20

Community stakeholders are invited to participate in a webinar about implementation of the Ending the HIV Epidemic on July 16, 2020.
By HHS Viral Hepatitis Staff

New Survey to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on Hepatitis Patients and the Community

NVHR, Hepatitis Education Project, NASTAD, Hep B United, and HepVu are joining together to gather insight and data
By NVHR Staff

10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Skin: Liver Patients Guide

I’ve learned how to enjoy the sun and avoid the miserable skin issues.
By Karen Hoyt

The Things That Keep Me Helping People With Hep C

One of the important things about my journey with hepatitis C was how many people helped me along the way.
By Greg Jefferys

How Companionship of Pets Help With Hepatitis C and Liver Disease

When I was going through my treatment for hepatitis C, my dogs wore invisible nurses caps and showered me daily with love.
By Connie M. Welch
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