This Web Site is committed to the memory of Janis Morrow.
New Links
Child Youth Health
... again be no particular symptoms. After a person has been found
to have hepatitis
C, regular blood tests will be done to check that the liver is
working well. ...
http://www.cyh.com/cyh/parentopics/admin_srchl2.stm?topic_id=224
For Parents Who Have Children With Hepatitis
http://www.egroups.com/group/hepcan-kids
Very cool page within Dr. Koop's Hep C site that has links to
storybooks designed for the children of Heppers
http://ferrari.dartmouth.edu/multimedia/storybooks.html
Childhood Infections - Hepatitis
Hepatitis Signs and Symptoms As you might suppose from its name (hepar=liver,
itis=inflammation) hepatitis means an inflammatory process
involving the liver. Most often the cause of hepatitis is a viral
infection. .....
http://kidshealth.org/
PKIDs
PKIDs - for families of kids with infectious diseases, and for the
kids themselves, offering information and support with other
programs available for the asking. We are a place for families to
connect, get questions answered, and get help.
http://www.pkids.org/
HepKids - HepKids is a
meeting place for children whose parents and loved ones have HCV
http://www.hep-c-alert.org/hepkids/
Childs-Hugh Grading System for Cirrhosis
http://hometown.aol.com/chiaungo/profes/CH-Chil.htm
Other Conditions Related to HCV
Janis and Friends Hepatitis C Support Web Site
We have a chart of easy to read HCV related conditions
http://janis7hepc.com/Related%20Conditions.htm
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a type of chronic active hepatitis .
Cellular immune reactions may be a cause of chronic active
hepatitis. A variety of circulating autoantibodies can be found in
the blood of patients with chronic active hepatitis.
http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/000245.htm
Hepatitis as a Result of Chemicals and Drugs
Learn what drugs and chemicals can cause hepatitis.
http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/hepatitis/hepres.asp
Diseases Associated
with Hepatitis
Here is a link for diseases associated with Hepatitis
http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/spa/7563/diseasesindex.html
Information about Hepatitis C and Diabetes
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2630/diab-mn.html
Url to sjogrens (can be related to Hep)
http://www.sjogrens.com/
Thyroid Disease
http://www.delphi.com/ab-thyroid/start/
Lupus and the Liver
LUPUS and the Liver Daniel J. Wallace,M.D. Associate Clinical
Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine A selection from
the Lupus Foundation Of America Newsletter Article Library
(originally appeared in Lupus .....
http://www.hamline.edu/lupus/articles/Lupus_and_the_liver.html
Alcohol and Hepatitis
C.......
Independent and combined action of hepatitis C virus infection and
alcohol consumption on the risk of
symptomatic liver cirrhosis - Paper published on Hep Net from the
Hepatology Journal
http://hepnet.com/hepc/worman33198.html
Impact of alcohol on the histological and clinical progression of
Hepatitis C infection - Paper published on Hep Net from the
Hepatology Journal
http://hepnet.com/hepc/worman101898.html
The staff of HIVandHepatitis.com is a group of individuals closely
linked to the communities of people living with HIV, hepatitis B, and
hepatitis C virus infection. Their common objective is to create a
quality on-line publication that provides practical, reliable
information about treatment and experimental vaccine options for these
chronic conditions.
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/
NATAP
HCV and Aids
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv_and_aids ... Infection
http://hivatis.org/hepatitisC.html ·
http://www.orau.gov/meo/manuals/treatment/05-Subject.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About
Coinfection with HIV ...
www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/HIV-HCV_Coinfection.htm - 25k
HCV
Advocate: News and information website on HCV and HIV/HCV coinfection
http://www.hcvadvocate.org
HCV
Prison News: A new website dedicated to hepatitis C and HIV/HCV
coinfection in prisons
http://hcvprisonnews.org
HIV and Hepatitis C Co-Infection: ATIS
Financial Assistance for HCV Treatments (also) Help with Disability and SSI
Schering's COMMITMENT TO CARE SM Program Dealing with any illness and its treatment can be expensive, so it is very important for patients to know their financial rights and options. Schering's COMMITMENT TO CARE is Schering Oncology/Biotech's drug
http://www.beincharge.com/resources/index.htm
The Costs of Wellness
Of course, all of this can be costly. For instance, the monthly
cost for Peg-Intron can range from $2,796 to $3,444, according to
Schering-Plough – more than most Americans can afford. And since
approximately 38.7 million Americans don’t have health insurance,
that can be a problem for many people. Luckily, there are ways to
get treatment for everyone.
For starters, you might consider joining one of the studies conducted around the nation for new drugs and treatments. Lawitz says this may be not only an affordable way to get treatment, but you’ll be treated by some of the most knowledgeable people about hepatitis C in the country. He personally heads up 88 centers in 30 states, which amounts to about 1,700 patients nationally. "The best way to find out about studies," he says, "is to call the university or academic center in your area. They’re usually aware of the available programs." Talking to those in support groups is another way to get information. If you can’t find a group in your area, log onto www.hepc-connection.org or www.hepfi.org for lists of support groups.
The Internet is another valuable resource for finding studies. Look at the American Liver Foundation’s Web site, www.liverfoundation.org, and click on their "Clinical Trials" link for information about how to find a study in your area. And of course, the drug manufacturers are probably the best source for finding clinical trials because they sponsor them. Call the customer service department at each one to find out more.
But if you’d rather not participate in a study, there are some programs to help with the cost of the drugs. For instance, Schering-Plough has its Commitment To Care Program for those people without insurance. The program is based on individual needs and income levels and will offer assistance to those without insurance, those whose insurance companies have denied payment, or even those whose deductibles are higher than they can afford. Doctors can recommend patients, or HCV patients can call them directly at (800) 521-7157 for more information.
Intermune, the manufacturer of Infergen, has formed an alliance with CoVance to create the Infergen Patient Assistant Program for uninsured patients. For more information about this program, call (800) 577-9112.
And finally, Hoffmann-La Roche offers an Indigent Patient Care Program that works much the same as Schering-Plough’s. Because each case is evaluated on an individual basis, it’s best to call them at (800) 526-6367 to determine whether or not they can help you with the cost of the medication.
Free Prescription Medicine is Available to those who Qualify.
If you do not have insurance or a government program that pays for your outpatient prescription medicines . . .
If the high cost of your Medicine causes you a financial hardship . . .
You may qualify to enroll in a privately sponsored program which provides. . .
Check this out at: http://www.themedicineprogram.com/
There is help available for the many millions of people who have no insurance and can't afford to purchase their medicines. NeedyMeds is the place to learn about patient assistance programs and other programs designed to help those who can't afford their medicines. NeedyMeds is not a program. It's an information source
Janis and Friends
http://janis7hepc.com/Ins%20&%20Financial%20Aid.htm
"THE DRAGON" (HEPATITIS C) GOT YOU DOWN ?
.......CAN'T WORK ANY MORE?............
Please visit Mikes site, he has so much information on Social Security and Disability. He is a dedicated member of our HCV community. He shares all his information with all of us. He even let us put it right here on our site. Thank you MIKE !!
http://heppie2000.tripod.com/index-3.html
Disability-Specific Web Sites
Hepatitis c disability benefit
Social Security Disability for Hepatitis
C Patient?
Links - Free/Discount Meds
http://www.mcmanweb.com/free_meds.htm
Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs: 2001-2002
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/recent/pricing/121001e.htm#dir
Please go to this site named Veritas Medicine to see if you fit into any of these trials. Go through this whole site, it's very informative.
http://www.veritasmedicine.com/d_index.cfm?did=7
Also here's a link to sign up to receive Personalized Trial Notification and future Informed Decisions as they are published.
https://www.veritasmedicine.com/users/user_registration.cfm?vp=1&tr=1&did=7
if you are in the chicago area there are several trials going on now many with pegasys go to www.rush.edu and go to the bottom of the page click on clinical research that will take you to another page scroll to hepatology and you will find the info
Check out the following Link for Clinical Trails. http://www.centerwatch.com
http://www.liverlifeline.com/clinicaltrials.html.
This site explains all about clinical trials FAQ etc.
http://www.va.gov/hepatitisc/pted/clinicaltrials.htm
Handling Disability Examinations www.cfsdoc.org/disabil.htm
Social Security Admin. Online
SSA Disability Information www.ssa.gov/odhome/odhome.htm
SSA How To Apply
SSD Reviews
SSD's CFS Fact Sheet
www.ssa.gov/odhome/cfsfacts.htm
Toll Free Numbers To Agencies
When we emailed Mike to ask him if we could use his information. He was more then happy to share it will all. This is only a example of all the great people out there helping those with Hepatitis. Thank you so much Mike, you are one in a million. Please visit Mikes site http://heppie2000.tripod.com/index-3.html