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Hepatitis B Vaccine May Work Better After Hepatitis C Cure

Nearly 70% of prior HBV vaccine nonresponders produced adequate antibodies after successful HCV treatment.

Liver Cancer Declined After Advent of Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatocellular carcinoma among people with HCV fell after the debut of direct-acting antivirals, but cases are rising for other groups.
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Black People Less Likely to Be Eligible for Hepatitis B Treatment

However, researchers saw little difference across racial groups in HBV treatment initiation among those who were eligible.

Study Suggests Hep C Patients Should Consider Revaccination for Hep B

Authors emphasize the need for increased hepatitis B vaccine awareness and education.
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National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Awareness Day 2023

#NAIRHHADAY is now an officially recognized HIV awareness day. Join a September 14 webinar to learn why this matters.

Hepatitis B 2030 Elimination Goal May Fall Short

While global hepatitis B virus prevalence has decreased, elimination by 2030 may not be feasible.

Generic Hepatitis B Drugs Increase Access, Cut Medicare Costs

Generic drugs are cheaper and lead to better treatment compliance compared with brand-name drugs.

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New Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report Shows Rise in Hepatitis C

Hepatitis A and B declined in 2021, but new hepatitis C cases have doubled since 2014.

UPDATE: More Gay and Bi Men Can Now Donate Blood

The American Red Cross started screening all donors using a questionnaire to evaluate behavior-based risk. Folks on PrEP may not donate.

NASH Is Major Cause of Liver Cancer Among Transplant Candidates

In 2022, fatty liver disease accounted for nearly a quarter of all liver cancer cases on the transplant waiting list.

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Hepatitis B and C: A Closer Look at NIAID Research to Accelerate Elimination

Researchers are working on a cure for hepatitis B and a vaccine and long-acting antivirals for hepatitis C.

Hepatitis B and C May Lead to Higher Cancer Risk Than Smoking a Pack a Day

About 40% of people worldwide are not aware that viral hepatitis is a leading cause of liver cancer.

WHO Launches “One Life, One Liver” Campaign on World Hepatitis Day

Viral hepatitis could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis and HIV combined if trends continue.

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Medicare Proposes Covering All Forms of PrEP to Prevent HIV

The proposal improves on current Medicare coverage, which allows cost-sharing fees and mostly excludes long-acting PrEP.
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