Hepatitis B is a liver infection that inflames the organ and impacts its ability to function. It can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), and is estimated to impact between 880,000 ...

A new report released today by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) reveals widespread knowledge gaps, inequities in access, and critical systemic barriers impeding the global fight against hepatitis ...

[1] Since 1992, the inclusion of hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended ... related to the abuse of parenteral drugs and/or exposure to other risk factors such as unsafe sexual contact.

Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives have already achieved dual elimination of HIV and syphilis transmission from mother to child and are preparing for hepatitis B ...

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County is notifying patients of Lily J. Voepel, MD, Interventional Pain Management about potential unsafe infection control practices. Patients are advised ...

Nova Scotia Health has issued a warning after a case of hepatitis A was confirmed in ... Getting vaccinated if you are at a greater likelihood of exposure.

This is articulated by the WHO Triple Elimination Strategy, which brings integrated care for the mother and child, ensuring that no child is infected with HIV, syphilis or hepatitis B," she added.

An antisense drug in development at GSK has shown further activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a mid-stage trial, setting up a phase 3 assessment next year to see if it could offer a ...