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Rebecca's Impact HepC

This blog contains daily goals, what I learned each day, and ideas to help advance the project.

HepCure Design

Treatment (continued)

7/9/2013

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Today I spent more time researching treatment options, especially by viewing the VA PDF. This pdf made the entire process much easier. I created a PPT that compiled all the key info from the pdf and outlined the 4 treatment options. 
By reviewing the entire packet, I was able to go over the information that I read about on day one and cement it in my mind. It was very helpful and I would recommend adding it to the "more info" tab of the app.
I also came across a wonderful slideshow that explained HCV: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/ss/slideshow-hepatitis-overview

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The most common treatment for chronic hepatitis C is a combination of antiviral medications called interferon and ribavirin. Interferon is given as a shot and ribavirin is a pill. Studies suggest this combination can cure or control hepatitis C in about half of patients. But it can cause serious side effects. In addition, not everyone needs treatment. 

Peginterferon is given as a shot once a week. Ribavirin is taken as a pill 2 times a day.
The length of treatment depends on what hepatitis C genotype one has. Genotype 1 generally is treated for 1 year and genotypes 2 and 3 generally are treated for 6 months. If one has genotype 1 and one's viral load does not improve after 3 months of treatment, the treatment may be stopped.
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ashish atreja
7/9/2013 11:59:26 pm

relevant pppt on med and side effects. we can use that to create video or slideset in resources section...later on

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