http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/transmission-risks.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Hepatitis transmission risk needs to be studied in nail salons, barbershops - New analysis questions adequacy of disinfection regulations... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:29:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/transmission-risks.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/improved-response.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Coffee intake has been associated with a lower level of liver enzymes. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:43:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/improved-response.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/fda/victrelis.php FDA Approvals The safety and effectiveness of Victrelis was evaluated in two phase 3 clinical trials with 1,500 adult patients. Sat, 14 May 2011 15:46:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/fda/victrelis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hep-b-c.php Hepatitis A B C D E F HBV and HCV are ticking time bombs. If we don't act now to diagnose the millions of Baby Boomers and others, we'll be too late to spare them from developing serious liver diseases. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:25:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hep-b-c.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hep-b-cancer.php Hepatitis A B C D E F New National Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness of Hepatitis B, Leading Cause of Liver Cancer - U.S. Government and Non-Profit Organizations Join Forces to Fight Epidemic Affecting up to One Million Asian Americans. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:22:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hep-b-cancer.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-epidemic.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Today, an estimated 5 million Americans are infected with Hepatitis C - and most of them don't know it! Fri, 07 May 2010 10:32:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-epidemic.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/chronic-viral-hepatitis.php Hepatitis A B C D E F NVHR: Administration's 2011 Budget Proposal Shortchanges Five Million Americans Afflicted with Chronic Viral Hepatitis... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:50:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/chronic-viral-hepatitis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/tackle-hepatitis.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Stepped-up vaccination requirements, a boost in resources for prevention and treatment, and a public awareness campaign similar to the effort that dispelled the stigma of HIV/AIDS are needed to curb the health threats posed by hepatitis B and hepatitis C, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:17:42 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/tackle-hepatitis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-c-genetic.php Hepatitis A B C D E F More than seventy percent of people who contract Hepatitis C will live with the virus that causes it for the rest of their lives and some will develop serious liver disease including cancer. However, 30 to 40 percent of those infected somehow defeat the infection and get rid of the virus with no treatment. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:11:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-c-genetic.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-canada.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Hepatitis A and B are global liver diseases, and know no borders. While many may consider hepatitis A and B to be travel diseases, it is important to recognize that it can affect you right here at home, says Dr. Morris Sherman, Chairman of the Canadian Liver Foundation. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:51:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-canada.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-antibody-trial.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Building upon a series of successful preclinical studies, researchers at MassBiologics of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) today announced the beginning of a Phase 1 clinical trial, testing the safety and activity of a human monoclonal antibody they developed that can neutralize the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:24:46 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-antibody-trial.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-c.php Hepatitis A B C D E F There are an estimated 3.2 million persons with chronic hepatitis C infections in America. The majority of these people are not aware that they are infected because they do not exhibit any symptoms. The number of reported cases of hepatitis C is considerably lower. About seventy-five to eighty percent of people who become infected with the HCV virus develop chronic hepatitis C. Thu, 07 May 2009 10:44:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-c.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/heptatitis-b.php Hepatitis A B C D E F The term, "Hepatitis," is a general one meaning, "inflammation of the liver." A person's liver may experience inflammation due to an infection, exposure to alcohol, toxins, specific medications, poisons, or because of a disorder of the immune system. Hepatitis B is caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which has two different phases; acute and chronic. Tue, 05 May 2009 12:30:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/heptatitis-b.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-a.php Hepatitis A B C D E F Hepatitis A is a highly contagious form of liver infection that is caused by the Hepatitis A virus, also referred to as the HAV virus. HAV is one of three forms of viruses that may cause hepatitis; it is one of the three most common forms of hepatitis viruses in America. Other forms of hepatitis include Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Sun, 03 May 2009 11:16:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/hepatitis-a.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/autoimmune-hepatitis.php Hepatitis A B C D E F The overall outlook for persons with autoimmune hepatitis is generally very favorable. Persons who are diagnosed early and receive medication treatment in order to prevent serious liver damage find that the treatment is effective. For people who do not respond to treatments, liver transplants have become a very viable option, with a high rate of success. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:57:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/hepatitis/autoimmune-hepatitis.php