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The Double Why-Me: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hepatitis C
While the past decade has seen great advances in the understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, there are still segments of the rheumatoid arthritis population that have not been able to even try many newer treatments due to the presence of other illnesses. Such patients must deal with more than one potentially life-shortening illness, and the realization that they are unable to reap the benefits of available treatments.
One such illness that can impact the therapeutic management of a...
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Ask the Expert: The Relation Between Arthritis, Hepatitis C and Fibromyalgia
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health ExpertQuestion: I have a severe case of Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion in 1987 during emergency... Read more »
Thinking About Permanent Makeup? Think Twice
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertEach week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members... Read more »
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertThe American College of Rheumatology recently issued new guidelines for rheumatologists to use in... Read more »
Treatment Options for Pain
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Alzheimer's Research: Why Doesn’t the NIH Allocate FAIR Funding?!
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health ExpertThe Alzheimer's Association has released a fantastic and shocking new report with the latest... Read more »
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Viral Hepatitis
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the expression "Bottom-feeder?" Lawyers? What about oysters? Raw oysters are infamous for being a source for Hepatitis A virus. This is because... Read more »Hepatitis: Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CHepatitis C is spread by contact with infected human blood. It is the most common blood-borne infection in the country. Until blood screening began in 1990, the hepatitis C virus was... Read more »Hepatitis: Hepatitis B and D
Hepatitis B and DHepatitis B and D were formerly called serum hepatitis. Hepatitis B is mainly transmitted through blood transfusions, contaminated needles, and sexual contact. Blood screening has... Read more »Cirrhosis: Treatment
The only treatment for alcoholic cirrhosis is to stop drinking. Individuals with alcoholic cirrhosis are typically malnourished and require increased calories and rigorous nutritional... Read more »Hepatitis: References
ReferencesAdvisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); Fiore AE, Wasley A, BellBP. Prevention of hepatitis A through active or passive immunization:recommendations of the Advisory Committee... Read more »Images
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