Assessment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis is crucial for the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B. The presence of at least moderate liver fibrosis is an important indication for antiviral ...

With several drugs in use that inhibit the hepatitis B virus polymerases (nucleos(t)ide analogues (or NUCs)), some argue that new direct-acting antiviral drugs, and new NUCs in particular ...

Objectives This systematic review aimed to summarise existing literature on the impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes ... Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied ...

Famciclovir. A prodrug of penciclovir, famciclovir does not have a major role in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B because of its low efficacy compared with lamivudine. Adefovir dipivoxil.

New recommendations address advances in immunosuppressive therapies and highlight antiviral prophylaxis for high-risk patients. Study: AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and ...

Hepatitis B (sometimes referred to as hep B) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, dark urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice (yellowing ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline in Gastroenterology addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus ...

Hepatitis C can also be spread from mother to child during pregnancy. Learn More Causes and Risk Factors of Hepatitis C Is hepatitis C curable? Yes. The virus is considered cured when, 12 weeks after ...

US President Donald Trump unveiled a $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project at the White House along with business leaders who said that the initiative could cure cancer. The ...

People who share needles, especially opioids, are at risk of contracting hepatitis C. Getting screened and following up with treatment can help prevent complications. Hepatitis C is a liver ...

If you’ve recently received a hepatitis C diagnosis, there are several ways you can contribute to the success of your treatment. For example, you can stay on top of your health, communicate with ...