On Her Last Legs (Chronic Hepatitis C)

On Her Last Legs
New York Times - The symptoms were first believed to be palpable purpura (left), a rash caused by destroyed capillaries; hepatitis C virus (right) can cause a similar rash. "Well, I can't walk." The patient casually combed her fingers through her long brown hair as

Needle-Exchange Programs Have Curbed HIV, Hepatitis C Among IDUs In
Medical News Today - The Australian government's needle-exchange programs have "earned recognition around the world" for helping to curb the spread of HIV and hepatitis C among injection drug users, while deficiency of such programs in other countries is an example of

Viral hepatitis C management involves some tough decisions
Managed Healthcare Executive - From a care delivery standpoint, identifying and treating patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a complicated and difficult process. It's the most prevalent liver disease in the world, with as many as 300 million people afflicted with the