What is hepatitis B? The viral infection 1 in 20 Hongkongers has, with many unaware
David, who is in his forties and works in finance in Hong Kong, does not remember a life…
Lancet review examines possible amyloid-beta transmission through blood transfusions
A review and opinion piece published in The Lancet and led by UCL (University College London) and UCLH…
DNA-guided CRISPR system targets RNA and expands Cas12 beyond gene editing
A DNA-guided CRISPR platform could make RNA detection and control more stable, scalable, and precise, opening new routes…
Hepatitis C infection associated with reduced portal insulin levels
Background and aims Insulin resistance is a common extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (HCVi), but…
WHO report shows measurable progress in reducing global hepatitis infections
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease…
Faster hepatitis C treatment with interdisciplinary primary care
Background: Hepatitis C virus treatment is increasingly being offered in primary care because medications now require less frequent…
Understanding thrombocytopenia in patients with portal hypertension and chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease (CLD) and its advanced stage, cirrhosis, represent a significant global health burden, with portal hypertension…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Some acute and chronic viral infections linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may…
Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds
Scientists reveal how your daily cup of coffee may guard against liver disease, connecting population trends with the…
Postpartum mothers more likely to be cured of hepatitis C with bedside treatment
Hepatitis C, a bloodborne virus that damages the liver, can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death…