News from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases <br>DALLAS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Of the nearly four million Americans who<br>suffer from...
Here are tips for tackling a tricky subject in ways that benefit you and <br>your <br> doctor.<br> If you're reading this newsletter, chances are you're among ...
Keep a daily symptom diary <br> Make a commitment to follow-up <br> Educate yourself and your doctor <br> Take time while you are well to find out if your ...
Listen to your doctor's reaction, whether or not he or she agrees with you. <br> Your doctor may have reasons to advise against a specific alternative <br> ...
by Dr. <br> Eisenberg in his writings about merging conventional and alternative <br> care--and it's a method I often use with my own patients, especially...
Hi, University of Colorado called me today to say that I was officially added to the transplant list and would be getting written notification any day now. Not...
> ><br>> > WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WAYS LIVER BIOPSY CAN BE PERFORMED?<br>> ><br>> > The most common way a liver sample is obtained is...
STRESS MAY INCREASE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE<br> <br> COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Researchers who have spent years studying the effects of<br> stress on the...
I found this in my files and thought it still applies.<br><br>HEPATITIS DEPRESSION<br> "One survey reported that 44% of heppers suffer from depression."<br>...
There is a theory that hepatitis C virus may actually invade our central nervous system. Some brain cells normally die and are replenished by circulating ...
Calming audiotapes or CDs can help, and there are some good ones with positive self-talk. It's important to maintain a positive, happy attitude. Try ...
HIV AND HCV COINFECTION <br>Prof. Dr. med. J. Reichen<br><br>Natural history Progression to cirrhosis is more rapid in HCV positive patients coinfected with...
What clinical parameters should be followed to allow interferon treatment <br>of the hepatitis C patient with significant liver disease who is also ...
Source: Hepatitis C Foundation Handout<br> <br> Abnormal liver function tests do suggest chronic disease, but there is no <br>correlation between liver ...
I started the new pegelated by Schering and the first day was very hard but today is getting much easier. In fact I thought I might be on a placebo at first...
OTC Medications Can Cause Problems For Hepatitis C Patients<br><br>Patients with chronic hepatitis C often<br>take the over-the-counter non-steroidal drug ...
WESTPORT (Reuters Health) Nov 16 - The long-term outcome of 4000 liver<br>transplant recipients indicates that both patient and graft survival have<br>improved...
Successfully Treats Many Patients Who <br>FailedCombination Therapy; End-of-Treatment Data Support Earlier 24-Week <br>Results<br> <br>PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21 ...
VA's Hepatitis C Program Is Under New Management<br><br>(EXCERPT) WASHINGTON, D.C. — To better address hepatitis C as a public<br>health issue, as well as...
Acupuncture, biofeedback and other alternative therapies are increasingly<br> being covered by employer health plans - a sign that nontraditional<br>...
FYI - From the Hamilton Spectator (Thursday<br>November 16, 2000)<br><br>HEADLINE: HIV soars in prison inmates<br>Correctional Service report shows rates...
Some recommendations have been implemented, such<br>as providing bleach kits for cleaning needles, a<br>methadone program to treat heroin addicts and<br>get...
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The HIV virus and hepatitis C form a particularly <br>deadly combination, Swiss doctors said on Friday. <br><br>People infected with...
When prescribing interferon, closely monitor depression<br>Depression and social impairment may result from interferon treatment.<br>Patients may become...
Growing Crisis: HIV/Hepatitis C Co-infection to be Addressed at Infectious <br>Disease Society of America Meeting (IDSA)<br>New Research Leads to First ...
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