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Archive for July 2011
The 20 Year Mistake
In just a few days, on July 28, it will be World Hepatitis Day. Last week I talked about why it’s so important to shine the light on World Hepatitis Day. Today it feels right to spend some time sharing an interview with an amazing medical professional who not only works with hepatitis C patients in … Continue reading
Turn Up the Volume on World Hepatitis Day
With all eyes on Washington as the dreaded Aug. 2 “debt ceiling deadline” rapidly approaches, bringing fears of a major potential catastrophe if the debt limit is not extended, I’m afraid that another important date could be overlooked in the noise of the current news cycle. In many ways, July 28 is more important than … Continue reading
Pour Yourself a Glass…of Water
During treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV), it seems that there’s an endless list of things you can’t do or can’t have: with alcohol topping the list of no-no’s. And worse than that is the lousy way that the HCV medications make most people feel during treatment. While you know that your health will … Continue reading
Doing Nothing is Not an Option
“Eat a Peach,” The Allman Brothers Band hit album from 1972, was a piece of vinyl that I wore out. If you have a soft spot in your heart for that album and this southern rock band, then I’d bet that you are also a baby boomer. If my guess is right and you are … Continue reading
