Published Mar 3, 2020

Ep 45 Hepatitis C: Hepatiti?

Dive into the world of Hepatitis C as Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke unravel its misunderstood history, discuss its silent yet severe impact on the liver, and highlight ongoing challenges in screening and treatment access in the face of revolutionary medical advancements. The episode also traces the evolution of blood transfusions, underscoring the ethical dilemmas and infection risks that have shaped modern medicine.

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Ep 45 Hepatitis C: Hepatiti?

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Blood's Hidden History

Hepatitis C Challenges

Liver Cirrhosis Explained

Blood Transfusion History

Liver Complications Explained

Hepatitis C Insights

Hepatitis C Symptoms

Hepatitis C Insights

Chronic Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Today

Blood Transfusion Trials

Screening for Hepatitis C

Screening for Hepatitis C

Understanding Hepatitis

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Current Challenges

Hepatitis C Biological Impact

Hepatitis C Discovery

Blood Transfusion Evolution

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Ep 45 Hepatitis C: Hepatiti?

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Current ChallengesThe podcast explores the complexities of Hepatitis C screening and treatment access, highlighting the need for improved tools and reduced stigma. Despite advancements, barriers such as high treatment costs and limited diagnosis awareness persist.

Current Challenges

Hepatitis C Biological ImpactHepatitis C significantly impacts the liver, leading to complications such as cirrhosis and cancer. Chronic infections are common, often progressing silently and increasing the risk of severe liver damage.

Hepatitis C Biological Impact

Hepatitis C DiscoveryErin Welsh and Erin Updyke unravel the complex history and scientific breakthroughs surrounding Hepatitis C. They explore its initial misclassification and the revolutionary treatments that have emerged in recent years.

Hepatitis C Discovery

Blood Transfusion Evolution

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