Liver Disease Cirrhosis
Insurers Probed on Hepatitis C Drug Coverage
Insurers Probed on Hepatitis C Drug Coverage New York state’s attorney general investigates alleged restrictions on expensive but effective drugs ENLARGE Harvoni, which is manufactured by Gilead Sciences, cures hepatitis C in from 90% to 99% of cases. Photo: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal Corinne Ramey March 2, 2016 7:31 p.m. ET 2…
Read MoreJogging and Other Aerobic Exercises Could Protect Liver From Alcohol-Related Inflammation and Injury
Jogging and Other Aerobic Exercises Could Protect Liver From Alcohol-Related Inflammation and Injury Feb 17, 2016 11:16 AM By Jaleesa Baulkman A woman runs along Seven Mile Beach in George Town, Cayman Islands, April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn Embarking on an early morning jog before a night of binge drinking may serve as a viable…
Read MoreAlcohol Also Damages the Liver by Allowing Bacteria to Infiltrate
Alcohol Also Damages the Liver by Allowing Bacteria to Infiltrate Natural gut antibiotics diminished by alcohol leave mice more prone to bacterial growth in the liver, exacerbating alcohol-induced liver disease February 10, 2016Heather Buschman, PhD Alcohol itself can directly damage liver cells. Now researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report evidence…
Read MoreUK: How alcohol death rates can DOUBLE depending on where you live
How alcohol death rates can DOUBLE depending on where you live: Women in the North East twice as likely to die from drink-related causes than those in London By Kate Pickles For Mailonline Published: 08:42 EST, 2 February 2016 | Updated: 11:02 EST, 2 February 2016 Deaths relating to alcohol abuse vary wildly across the…
Read MoreWorried about your liver? Drink COFFEE: Two cups a day 'can halve the risk of damage caused by alcohol'
Two cups of coffee a day can help stave off liver disease caused by drinking too much alcohol, scientists claimed today.
Read MoreZepatier Hepatitis C Drug From Merck Is Approved
By REUTERSJAN. 29, 2016 United States regulators on Thursday approved a new once-daily pill for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus made by Merck, which said it would sell the drug at a lower list price than its competitors. The list price for Zepatier will be $54,600 for a 12-week regimen, which Merck said it expected…
Read MoreMarijuana After Clearing Hepatitis C
Is it safe to use marijuana after successfully clearing the Hepatitis C virus? Thanks to the new antiviral medications now available, more people than ever have been lucky enough to clear their body of the Hepatitis C virus. Although such an achievement demands celebration, many are unsure what being cured of Hepatitis C means to…
Read MoreCan Hep C Be Cured in Just Six Weeks?
Can Hep C Be Cured in Just Six Weeks? Just as the makers of the next generation of Hepatitis C drugs aim for greater safety and effectiveness, they are also trying to eliminate the virus in a shorter period of time. Only five years ago, the medications prescribed to treat Hepatitis C were analogous…
Read MoreIf I'm Cured of Hepatitis C, When Is It Safe to Drink Again?
If I’m Cured of Hepatitis C, When Is It Safe to Drink Again? Written by David Heitz | Published on May 14, 2015 Doctors say the answer lies in whether a patient is honest about their alcohol use and how much damage the liver sustained before treatment. For some people, a glass of wine with…
Read MoreThe Most Important Meal of the Day
** Note: The source of this article is a Hep C publication and of course it talks about hep c. For those without hep c substitute liver disease as the meaning is the same ** By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. May 6, 2015 Living with chronic Hepatitis C leaves some with a disadvantaged liver, requiring extra…
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