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Tue, Feb 18, 2020

This Month in Hepatitis News

Viral hepatitis B and C impact 325 million people around the world, causing approximately 1.4 million deaths a year. However, despite the prevalence of the hepatitis virus, advancements in medicine have ensured it is preventable, treatable, and in ...

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Why Should Baby Boomers be Tested for Hepatitis C?

World Hepatitis Day is celebrated globally each year on July 28th. This day brings together patients, governments, medical professionals, the general public and more to boost understanding of viral hepatitis and how steps can be taken to eradicate ...

Fri, Jun 17, 2016

[Video] How Providers Can Utilize the HCV Medication Mobile App

Over the past two years, many different anti-viral medications have been FDA-approved to treat hepatitis C. The complex decision process involved in selecting the appropriate medication and dose for each patient based on genotype and other factors ...

Fri, May 6, 2016

Hepatitis Awareness Month: 5 Things to Know About HCV Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne disease in the United States. It attacks the largest organ in your body--the liver. It can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. It is the leading cause of liver transplants in the United ...

Fri, Aug 28, 2015

[Complimentary Download] Hepatitis C Medication Chart for Providers

Do you treat patients with hepatitis? Millions of Americans have this condition, but many of them are unaware that they have been infected. Avella is widely recognized for its specific expertise in management of hepatitis through the most advanced, ...

Tue, Jul 28, 2015

World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis C Research Advancements & New Treatment Options

World Hepatitis Day is one of the only global disease awareness days that is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is coordinated by both WHO and the World Hepatitis Alliance. With World Hepatitis Day today, we want to share with ...

Fri, May 15, 2015

4 Ways to Show Your Support During Hepatitis Awareness Month

Did you know that there are 17,000 new hepatitis cases reported in the United States each year? If you are not familiar with hepatitis, it is an inflammation of the liver that is typically caused by a viral infection. In the US alone, nearly 5 ...

Mon, Oct 13, 2014

Avella Proud to Fulfill HARVONI™ for Hepatitis C Patients

A breakthrough treatment for hepatitis C genotype 1 is here. Avella is proud to fulfill HARVONI™ in treating hepatitis C patients. HARVONI™ is a fixed-dose combination of ledipasvir, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor, and sofosbuvir, an HCV ...

Mon, May 12, 2014

National Hepatitis Testing Day: Free Hepatitis C Screenings Offered in Denver, CO

Avella Specialty Pharmacy, in collaboration with the American Liver Foundation and Denver Colorado AIDS Project, offered free Hepatitis screenings for the general public at its Denver-based facility on May 19th in support of National Hepatitis ...

Thu, Jan 2, 2014

How to Help Your Loved One with a Hepatitis C Diagnosis

So your loved one or friend just came to you and said they have been diagnosed with hepatitis C. This may have been a surprise, or may have been the result of a test because they thought this might be the case. Either way, your friend or loved one, ...