Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains endemic throughout sub-Saharan Africa despite the widespread availability of effective childhood vaccines. In the Democratic […]
The Elimination of Hepatitis: A Goal for 2030
Hepatitis is a general term to describe inflammation of the liver tissue. It can arise from several causes, although the […]
Hepatitis B: What people can learn from donkeys
The discovery of a previously unknown hepatitis B virus in donkeys and zebras opens up new opportunities for understanding the […]
Early contact with needle-exchange program reduces hepatitis C infection
People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes, and consequently run […]
Direct-acting antivirals reduce risk of premature mortality and liver cancer for people with chronic hepatitis C
The first prospective, longitudinal study investigating treatment of chronic hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals finds that the treatment is associated […]
Alcohol overtakes hepatitis C as the top reason for liver transplants
This story is from Kaiser Health News. An estimated 17,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a liver transplant, […]
Tennessee Outback Steakhouse worker diagnosed with hepatitis A; 143 get vaccinations
Hepatitis A: How is it spread? Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is highly contagious. Find out how to […]
Hepatitis: Liver failure attributable to compromised blood supply
In severe cases, a viral hepatitis infection can result in liver failure. A team from the Technical University of Munich […]
Reducing unnecessary medication for hepatitis B patients
Not all chronic hepatitis B (HBV) patients require lifelong treatment; but the risks of blindly withdrawing treatment can be severe. […]
US advisory group urges hepatitis A shots for homeless
For the first time, a U.S. advisory committee is recommending a routine vaccination for homeless people, voting Wednesday to urge […]