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FDA Approves Gilead’s Vosevi for Re-treatment of Hepatitis C

The triple-drug regimen comes in a once-daily single tablet.

Does Hepatitis B Treatment Lower the Risk of Liver Cancer?

Treatment with Viread and Baraclude led to a decline in liver cancer in Europe but not in South Korea.

Learn Which Cancer, Arthritis or Asthma Drugs Can Reactivate Hepatitis B

Some medications can cause HBV reactivation — even if you’ve cleared the infection.

Liver Cancer is What Killed Jailed Chinese Dissident Lu Xiaobo

The Nobel Peace Prize winner had a history of hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B Vaccine Works Well for People With Hepatitis C

Immune response and vaccine safety are similar in people with and without hepatitis C.

Liver Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Are Rising but Major Disparities Persist

The majority of cases are preventable, for example through early detection and treatment, hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C treatment.

You Have Hepatitis B, Will Liver-Detox Diets or Supplements Help? Experts Weigh In

Do liver detox diets and supplements help people with chronic hepatitis B?

Starting HIV Treatment Improves Liver Fibrosis

Regardless of whether individuals have hepatitis B or C, the improvement tends to occur quickly.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Grows Among Gay and Bi Men in Europe

Men who have sex with men traveling to the region are advised to get vaccinated for hepatitis A virus.
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The Medical Community Wakes Up to a Dangerous Threat to People with Hepatitis B – Coinfection with Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D causes the most severe liver infection known to humans, infects between 15 to 20 million people worldwide.
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Hepatitis, Liver Cancer Are Main Targets of New York’s New AAPI Task Force

The nonpartisan body will tackle a range of issues affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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I have hepatitis C. I was vaccinated against hepatitis B, but my doctor says I am not immune. Am I at risk?

Information about hepatitis B immunity for people with hepatitis C; it’s not always straight-forward.

When Can Hepatitis B Patients Stop Taking Antivirals? Experts Finally Have Some Answers

If you have a relatively healthy liver and cleared hepatitis B “e” antigen, is it possible to stop taking hepatitis B antivirals?
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Besifovir Is as Effective as Viread in Treating Hepatitis B

The experimental drug is apparently safer to bones and kidneys.

Hepatitis B Vaccine Protection May Fade Among Kids on Immunosuppressants

A study found that young people treated with biologic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease or various rheumatologic conditions were at risk.

Among Pregnant Women, Hep C Rate Nearly Doubles in Just 5 Years

The opioid epidemic is likely fueling the rise, which is particularly steep in Appalachia.
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