INFO: HCV Advocate Newsletter for February 2004 now available.

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> Hi.

>

> Just to let you know that we have just posted our February newsletter to

> our site. It is available in html, and pdf.

>

> www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2004/advocate0204.html

>

>

> Here are the highlights:

>

>

> Hepatitis C: Occult Infection

> Liz Highleyman

>

> There remains much we don't know about chronic hepatitis C. One such

> mystery is occult HCV. Usually the virus betrays itself by the presence of

> antibodies or viral genetic material (RNA) in the blood serum or plasma

> (the clear, fluid portion of whole blood). But some people who have no

> detectable HCV antibodies and no evidence of HCV in their serum

> nevertheless harbor hidden virus elsewhere in their bodies.

>

>

> A Brief History of Hepatitis C

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

> The management and care of hepatitis C has come a long way in the last

> decade. While there are still many unanswered questions, we have a much

> better understanding of hepatitis C transmission, prevention, disease

> progression and treatment. This article will focus on a brief review of

> the

> history of hepatitis C and the major strides made in treating HCV since

> the

> identification of the virus.

>

>

> HealthWise: Making Fitness Fun

> Lucinda K. Porter, RN, CCRC

>

> The holidays have passed and the next event that involves chocolate is not

> until Valentine's Day. Food is an essential part of life. Unfortunately,

> too much food or an excess of " empty calories " may have a negative impact

> on life expectancy and quality of life.

>

>

> The Importance of Water

> Kara , PA-C

>

> Water is especially important for people who have liver disease--whether

> on

> or off interferon treatment. It provides many important functions, which

> we

> will discuss here.

>

>

> News Briefs

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

>

> " Brief History " and " Fitness Fun " are available in Spanish. To access

> these click on our Spanish Resources link.

>

> Thank you

>

> CD Mazoff

> HCV Advocate

[Guest guest]

> Hi.

>

> Just to let you know that we have just posted our February newsletter to

> our site. It is available in html, and pdf.

>

> www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2004/advocate0204.html

>

>

> Here are the highlights:

>

>

> Hepatitis C: Occult Infection

> Liz Highleyman

>

> There remains much we don't know about chronic hepatitis C. One such

> mystery is occult HCV. Usually the virus betrays itself by the presence of

> antibodies or viral genetic material (RNA) in the blood serum or plasma

> (the clear, fluid portion of whole blood). But some people who have no

> detectable HCV antibodies and no evidence of HCV in their serum

> nevertheless harbor hidden virus elsewhere in their bodies.

>

>

> A Brief History of Hepatitis C

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

> The management and care of hepatitis C has come a long way in the last

> decade. While there are still many unanswered questions, we have a much

> better understanding of hepatitis C transmission, prevention, disease

> progression and treatment. This article will focus on a brief review of

> the

> history of hepatitis C and the major strides made in treating HCV since

> the

> identification of the virus.

>

>

> HealthWise: Making Fitness Fun

> Lucinda K. Porter, RN, CCRC

>

> The holidays have passed and the next event that involves chocolate is not

> until Valentine's Day. Food is an essential part of life. Unfortunately,

> too much food or an excess of " empty calories " may have a negative impact

> on life expectancy and quality of life.

>

>

> The Importance of Water

> Kara , PA-C

>

> Water is especially important for people who have liver disease--whether

> on

> or off interferon treatment. It provides many important functions, which

> we

> will discuss here.

>

>

> News Briefs

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

>

> " Brief History " and " Fitness Fun " are available in Spanish. To access

> these click on our Spanish Resources link.

>

> Thank you

>

> CD Mazoff

> HCV Advocate

[Guest guest]

> Hi.

>

> Just to let you know that we have just posted our February newsletter to

> our site. It is available in html, and pdf.

>

> www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2004/advocate0204.html

>

>

> Here are the highlights:

>

>

> Hepatitis C: Occult Infection

> Liz Highleyman

>

> There remains much we don't know about chronic hepatitis C. One such

> mystery is occult HCV. Usually the virus betrays itself by the presence of

> antibodies or viral genetic material (RNA) in the blood serum or plasma

> (the clear, fluid portion of whole blood). But some people who have no

> detectable HCV antibodies and no evidence of HCV in their serum

> nevertheless harbor hidden virus elsewhere in their bodies.

>

>

> A Brief History of Hepatitis C

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

> The management and care of hepatitis C has come a long way in the last

> decade. While there are still many unanswered questions, we have a much

> better understanding of hepatitis C transmission, prevention, disease

> progression and treatment. This article will focus on a brief review of

> the

> history of hepatitis C and the major strides made in treating HCV since

> the

> identification of the virus.

>

>

> HealthWise: Making Fitness Fun

> Lucinda K. Porter, RN, CCRC

>

> The holidays have passed and the next event that involves chocolate is not

> until Valentine's Day. Food is an essential part of life. Unfortunately,

> too much food or an excess of " empty calories " may have a negative impact

> on life expectancy and quality of life.

>

>

> The Importance of Water

> Kara , PA-C

>

> Water is especially important for people who have liver disease--whether

> on

> or off interferon treatment. It provides many important functions, which

> we

> will discuss here.

>

>

> News Briefs

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

>

> " Brief History " and " Fitness Fun " are available in Spanish. To access

> these click on our Spanish Resources link.

>

> Thank you

>

> CD Mazoff

> HCV Advocate

[Guest guest]

> Hi.

>

> Just to let you know that we have just posted our February newsletter to

> our site. It is available in html, and pdf.

>

> www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2004/advocate0204.html

>

>

> Here are the highlights:

>

>

> Hepatitis C: Occult Infection

> Liz Highleyman

>

> There remains much we don't know about chronic hepatitis C. One such

> mystery is occult HCV. Usually the virus betrays itself by the presence of

> antibodies or viral genetic material (RNA) in the blood serum or plasma

> (the clear, fluid portion of whole blood). But some people who have no

> detectable HCV antibodies and no evidence of HCV in their serum

> nevertheless harbor hidden virus elsewhere in their bodies.

>

>

> A Brief History of Hepatitis C

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

> The management and care of hepatitis C has come a long way in the last

> decade. While there are still many unanswered questions, we have a much

> better understanding of hepatitis C transmission, prevention, disease

> progression and treatment. This article will focus on a brief review of

> the

> history of hepatitis C and the major strides made in treating HCV since

> the

> identification of the virus.

>

>

> HealthWise: Making Fitness Fun

> Lucinda K. Porter, RN, CCRC

>

> The holidays have passed and the next event that involves chocolate is not

> until Valentine's Day. Food is an essential part of life. Unfortunately,

> too much food or an excess of " empty calories " may have a negative impact

> on life expectancy and quality of life.

>

>

> The Importance of Water

> Kara , PA-C

>

> Water is especially important for people who have liver disease--whether

> on

> or off interferon treatment. It provides many important functions, which

> we

> will discuss here.

>

>

> News Briefs

> Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief

>

>

> " Brief History " and " Fitness Fun " are available in Spanish. To access

> these click on our Spanish Resources link.

>

> Thank you

>

> CD Mazoff

> HCV Advocate