Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the US FDA is the government organisation that is responsible for approving and regulating human and animal medicines in the US. It is also responsible for the safety of other products including foods, cosmetics and tobacco.
See: www.fda.gov
bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Bilirubin and side effects
outreach – a type of service which goes out to find and engage people.
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs.
See: atherosclerosis
HCV – hepatitis C, a virus that causes liver disease.
Guide to HIV and hepatitis C coinfection.
