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Autoimmune Hepatitis Support

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autoimmune hepatitis

is autoimmune hepatitis genetic or hereditary ...
Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine
It is suspected that some patients may have a genetic predisposition, but it is not known for sure. There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis. One can develop in people of any age. The other type, usually develops in only girls or young women and... Read more »

Autoimmune hepatitis

Dear Dr Dieterich,I am not so sure if you are the right specialist about this topic, but i need... Read more »

Chronic HBV can lead to autoimmune hepatitis?

Hello Dr McGovern,I have been a life-long carrier of Hepatitis B for 40 years. My doctor believes I... Read more »
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U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction Constitutional symptoms, reported by more than 50% of people with advanced HIV disease, often significantly compromise both physical functioning and quality of life. 1-3 The most common constitutional symptoms include weight loss,... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Britain Boosts Funds for Hepatitis C-Infected Patients

On Monday, Britain's government announced it will provide more support for patients infected with hepatitis C virus through state health services in the 1970s and 1980s. Approximately £100 million to £130 million (US $159 million to $203 million)... Read more »
Treatment Action Group

Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV

Living With HCV/HIV Coinfection Probably the most important aspect of dealing with any medical condition is having time and support to become better informed about choices that affect your health. Many people who are diagnosed with a chronic... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Advocates Support Overturning Iowa's Criminal HIV Law

CHAIN -- for Community HIV & Hepatitis Advocates of Iowa Network -- is working to repeal the state's criminal statute relating to HIV transmission. The activists want HIV to be addressed under a state law that already deals with the intentional... Read more »
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7/9, New York, NY: Spiritual HIV Support Dinner Forum for all affected by HIV and AIDS

Posted by bartleby
Spiritual HIV Support Dinner Forum for all affected by HIV and AIDS
Monday, July 9
6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Riverside Church NYC
90 Claremont Avenue, Room 10T
New York, NY

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm / Light Refreshments and Networking
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm / 90 Minute... Read more »

Support Not Fight!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Guys,guys,guys, I think we have blown this window period right out of proportion! We are here to give each other support not to tear our necks off. So there are 2 schools of thoughts 3 months and 6 months. there are arguments for those and these... Read more »

Please read, scared & need support

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Im a male in my mid 30s. Heterosexual, never taken IV drugs, etc. Ive had 3 partners in my life two of them being my 1st and 2nd wives. My wife and I have had some trouble lately with two miscarriages in a row so were checking that out. As a... Read more »

Thanks for your support and any more advice?

Posted by motherinlaw, 3 Replies
I want to thank everyone for their support and help. I posted this in response to my own previous posting and felt it might have gotten lost in the shuffle and so am reposting.

I have just spoken to my son again. He was finally able to convince his... Read more »

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