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Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
Explains the causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, along with information about diagnosis and treatment. From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...
Viral Hepatitis: A Through E and Beyond
Explains general symptoms, as well as risk factors, disease spread, prevention, and treatment for each type of virus.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...
Bad Bug Book: Hepatitis A Virus
Clinical research compiled by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, includes symptoms, diagnosis, associated foods, summary information from 1996 and 1997, and risk factors.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap31.html
Who should be treated?
Article discussing under what conditions patients with hepatitis C should not receive treatment.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/H...
Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B
Lists candidates for routine vaccinations, high-risk populations, doses and schedules by age, and postexposure treatment for each type. From NDDIC.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...
The Importance of Eliminating Alcohol Use if Chronically Infected with HCV
Explains how alcohol consumption accelerates HCV complications and suggests methods for reducing or discontinuing usage.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/S...
THINK B Conference - Executive Summary
Summary of findings related to regarding HBV immunization, transmission, risk factors, and education, especially within the Asian American population.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/db-relation...
HCV Cirrhosis is a Life Threatening Disease
Gives statistics about HCV and liver disease, and treatment options and recommendations for cirrhotic patients.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/C...
Chronic Hepatitis C in the Veteran Population
Statistics related to HCV infection, treatment issues, contraindications, and side effects in veterans.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/c...
Key Molecular Liver Cancer Mechanism Detected
Article explains how researchers have mapped the molecular pathway whereby the hepatitis B virus leads to cancer. From MedPage Today.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/tbindex2.cfm?t...
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