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…
Europe risks missing target to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030
While Europe has made steady progress in preventing hepatitis B and C, with the prevalence of hepatitis B…
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…
Washington’s hepatitis C elimination initiative improves treatment access, reduces costs
It took less than 22 years after the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for a fast-acting,…
Hepatitis C drug may prevent hepatitis E virus replication
A drug that is already in clinical trials against hepatitis C virus can also prevent hepatitis E virus…
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…
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…