HCSP Fact Sheet: The Medical Alphabet
This information sheet is to inform people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) what medical occupation abbreviations and acronyms mean, as well as information about HCV medical specialties.
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Viral Hepatitis
HCSP Fact Sheet: Tips for Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
This information sheet provides a list of cost-saving tips that people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can incorporate when purchasing medications.
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HCSP Fact Sheet: Your Medical History
This information sheet provides ideas for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) on how to prepare for an appointment to maximize your time with a new health care professional.
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Hepatitis A: General Information
This information sheet provides general information about hepatitis A. It explains the disease; provides statistics on hepatitis occurrence in the United States; and discusses at-risk persons, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It promotes the usage of vaccine as the best method of preventing the disease and lists persons who should get vaccinated against hepatitis A.
Millions of People Have Hepatitis Most Don't Know It [US Map]
This poster states that many people are unaware of their hepatitis infection. The illustration is in the shape of a United States map with small thumbnail pictures of different people. It advises individuals to talk to their doctor and get tested.
One in Twenty
This video details how common hepatitis B is and the dangers associated with it. It says that one in twenty people have been exposed to hepatitis B and that most people don't know they have it. The video also says that hepatitis B is the 3rd most common cause of death from cancer in males, and the 7th most common in females. It also describes the history of the Hepatitis B Foundation and how the organization is working to finding a cure, improving the lives of those living with hepatitis B, and eliminating the disease.
Update on the Management and Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Recommendations from the Department of Veterans Affairs Hepatitis C Resource Center Program and the National Hepatitis C Program Office
This journal article is a practice guideline that provides recommendations summarizing the growing literature and current best practices of chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment, including treatment in difficult-to-treat populations. These recommendations are based on an extensive review of published data, national consensus recommendations, and input from thought leaders involved in HCV care and treatment.
HCSP Fact Sheet: A Simple Guide to Reading an Abstract
This information sheet focuses on tips for reading and understanding an abstract, which can be very challenging for most people. It states that there are usually seven pieces to an abstract, then breaks them down and gives hints on how to understand them. It includes a copy of an abstract to illustrate how to go through each section. The fact sheet is geared toward people with hepatitis.
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Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis - Stakeholders' Workbook: Exploring Vital Roles and Opportunities to Break the Silence
This workbook contains an initial list of opportunities that stakeholders from various sectors can undertake to complement the federal efforts detailed in the 100-page Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. It was created to assist organizations and stakeholders in identifying additional innovative and actionable (specific and detailed) opportunities to advance each of the Action Plan’s six priority areas. This workbook accompanies the Action Plan found at: https://www.aids.gov/pdf/viral-hepatitis-action-plan.pdf.
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HCSP Fact Sheet: Alcohol and HCV
This information sheet discusses why it is important to abstain from alcohol after being diagnosed with with hepatitis C virus (HCV), especially for patients undergoing antiviral therapy. It states that patients who drink during HCV treatment are less likely to clear the virus. The fact sheet gives tips to check for alcohol abuse and has a table with information on different types of liquor.
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