Catching HBV early can make a world of difference. Medical professionals typically use blood tests that check for signs of the virus in the body, such as HBV antigens or antibodies. They also ...

In the past two decades, there have been major developments in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Peginterferon can be given conveniently with weekly dosing, and its effect on hepatitis B e ...

In April 2025, Vir Biotechnology Inc. announced a phase 1b/2 platform study framework to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ...

Stage 4 – ‘e’-antigen-negative chronic active hepatitis: Some people move from stage 3 to stage 4 when their hepatitis B virus mutates to escape antibody control. People in this stage lack ‘e’-antigen ...

Infection with hepatitis B virus can have serious consequences including acute massive hepatic necrosis and chronic active hepatitis. Antibody concentrations ≥10mIU/mL against HBsAg are ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to PBGENE-HBV, an investigational gene editing therapy for adults with chronic hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is associated with liver diseases, including chronic hepatitis, which notably increases the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development. Although ...

It can establish a chronic, often symptomless ... with HIV who reported prior vaccination against hepatitis B but lacked protective levels of antibodies. The Weill Cornell Medicine HIV Clinical ...

The federal Health Department is proposing universal testing to ensure everyone knows their hepatitis B status, amid concerns ...

Currently, there is no feline vaccine for the hepatitis B virus, and the hepatitis B vaccine for humans is highly toxic to ...

A troubling trend has emerged in Tamale, where only 2% of mothers whose babies were exposed to Hepatitis B at birth are ...