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Half of the 850,000 Americans With Hepatitis B Are Asian
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Those Who Clear Hepatitis B Still Face Liver Cancer Risk

Although the risk is low, periodic medical monitoring for liver cancer among those with hepatitis B surface antigen clearance is advised.

A Look at One Data Scientist’s Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030

Stanford’s Mehlika Toy is working with the World Health Organization to determine what it will take to stop the liver virus in its tracks.

Hep C’s Fatigue, Mood, Cognitive Symptoms May Be Autoimmune Related

Researchers sought to deduce what drives these symptoms by comparing people with hep C with those who have other liver diseases.

I have horrible back pain. Desperation drove me to opioids and sharing needles. Am I at risk for hep C?

If pain drives you to sharing needles and drug-related equipment, be aware of the risks such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV transmission.

Upping Diagnosis & Treatment of Hep B Would Save Money, Lives, Improve Health

Researchers modeled rapidly increasing U.S. diagnosis and treatment rates to achieve or best World Health Organization targets.

National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day

September 9th is designated National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day.

The ABCs of the Hep A Vax

Recent outbreaks of hepatitis A, which is vaccine preventable, have raised concerns.

Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B

Scientists Uncover New Insights Into the Global Spread of Hepatitis B

It appears the liver virus may have originated in North Africa and the Middle East.

I have hepatitis C. My doctor recommends hep A and B immunizations. Are these safe?

Hepatitis A and B immunization is highly recommended for people with any liver disease, including hepatitis C.

Treating Hep B Before Liver Cancer Surgery Improves Outcomes

Benefits include lower rates of cancer recurrence and microvascular invasion, which is associated with poor post-surgery outcomes.

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A World Without Hepatitis Advocates

What would the world be like if we didn’t have hepatitis B and C advocates? I shudder to think of it.
Chris Taylor, Senior Director, NASTAD

Farewell and Thank You to the Viral Hepatitis Community

Chris Taylor bids farewell to 12 years of hepatitis advocacy with the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD).
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Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor reflects on his years of service to public health and the viral hepatitis community.

Don’t Turn Your Back on World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is July 28, providing an opportunity for all of us to aid in the elimination of viral hepatitis.

World Hepatitis Day: Finding the Missing Millions

World Hepatitis Day is this Saturday, July 28th, and we need everyone’s help in order to find the missing millions.
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