About Caring4Hepatitis

 
Caring4Hepatitis' mission is to provide a complete source of knowledge and support for people with arthritis, empowering them with the expertise, strength and hope they need to live their lives to the fullest. Caring4Hepatitis combines a virtual encyclopedia of information with a collection of powerful tools that help patients take an active role in managing their disease. Our  hepatologists and health care professionals review our content for accuracy and timeliness.

At Caring4Hepatitis, you can:

  • Shape the content to match your specific type of Hepatitis, diagnosis, and phase of treatment or recovery
  • Interact with other patients and experts through our message boards
  • Keep track of your symptoms, treatments, and appointments with a secure Patient Health Record and Symptom Tracker
  • Sign up for e-newsletters tailored to your interests and needs.
  • Create your own personal web page where you can keep a personal journal, exchange messages of encouragement, share pictures, and more.

Hundreds of hepatology practices are now prescribing Caring4Hepatitis’s educational and interactive tools to their patients, just as they prescribe medication or therapy. However, the content at Caring4Hepatitis is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For information on how to contact us, please click here.

Latest Hepatitis News
Impressive Vertex hepatitis C drug data unveiled

November 1, 2008 - A closely watched hepatitis C treatment being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc showed an impressive ability to knock out the virus in patients who failed other treatments and those not previously treated for the serious liver disease, data from mid-stage studies show.

Calif. court rejects limits on medical marijuana

January 22, 2010 — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The California Supreme Court on Thursday rejected limits on medical marijuana imposed by state lawmakers, finding that people with prescriptions for pot can have and grow all they need for personal use.

Study links thyroid disease to non-stick chemicals

January 21, 2010 — LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have linked a chemical used in consumer goods like non-stick pans and water-resistant fabrics with thyroid disease, raising questions about the potential health risks of exposure to the substance.

US team finds potential path for hepatitis C drugs

January 21, 2010 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. scientists have identified a new class of drugs that appear to block the hepatitis C virus from replicating in laboratory experiments, researchers said on Wednesday.

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