Tattoos Increase Risk of Hepatitis C

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Tattoos Increase Risk of Hepatitis C (CME/CE) - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “(MedPage Today) -- The global fad for tattoos, particularly among young people, is growing -- and along with it the risk of acquiring hepatitis C, according to a multinational study. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Link Between Tattooing And An Increased Risk Of Hepatitis C

medicalnewstoday.com — “Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, according to a UnivView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Tattooing linked to higher risk of hepatitis C: study

physorg.com — “Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, according to a University of British Columbia study.View full resource at physorg.com

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POZ - Treatment News : Tattooing Significantly Increases the Risk of Contracting Hep C

poz.com — “Getting a tattoo can increase a person?s risk for contracting hepatitis C virus (HCV) by nearly six times, according to a study published online July 31 in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.View full resource at poz.com

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Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: CDC

healthnews.com — “Make sure tattoos are done by professionals, not friends, warns the CDC. Tattoos given outside of professional environments carry a risk of hepatitis C, a liver infection transmitted through blood.View full resource at healthnews.com

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Link Between Tattooing And An Increased Risk Of Hepatitis C - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, according to a University of British Columbia study. The researchers reviewed and analysed 124 studies from 30 countries, including Canada, Iran, Italy, Brazil and the United States, and found the incidence of hepatitis C after tattooing is directly linked with the number of tattoos an individual receives. The findings arView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: CDC | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're planning on getting a tattoo, make sure it's from a professional and not your friend, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).InView full resource at reuters.com

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Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: study | Reuters

reuters.com — “Feb 8 (Reuters) - If you're planning on getting atattoo, make sure it's from a professional and not a friendbecause ink work by amateurs may carry a risk of Hepatitis C,according to a new report.InView full resource at reuters.com

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This may seem obvious, but I see complications from amateur tats and piercings all the time: http://t.co/HO1TV1Vh avoid them or see a pro!

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Tattooing and risk of hepatitis C - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases, as per a University of British Columbia study. The scientists evaluated and analysed 124 studies from 30 countries, including Canada, Iran, Italy, Brazil and the United States, and found the occurence rate of hepatitis C after tattooing is directly linked with the number of tattoos an individual receives. The findings appView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: study | Reuters

in.reuters.com — “REUTERS - If you're planning on getting a tattoo, make sure it's from a professional and not a friend because ink work by amateurs may carry a risk of Hepatitis C, according to a new report.In an analysisView full resource at in.reuters.com

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YouTube - Doctor on Call - Kid's Flu Shots/Tattoos & Hepatitis C Risks

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Gastroenterology Article | Hepatitis C

mdlinx.com — “Higher serum testosterone is associated with increased risk of advanced hepatitis C-related liver disease in malesView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Hepatitis C infection doubles risk for kidney cancer

physorg.com — “Physicians at Henry Ford Hospital have found that infection with the hepatitis C virus increases the risk for developing kidney cancer.View full resource at physorg.com

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Family Medicine Article | Hepatitis C

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