A patient told MassLive she was horrified to receive a phone call from her surgeon post-operation saying she should be tested for bloodborne pathogens.

Hepatitis B can lead to liver disease. But we can prevent and manage this viral infection. Here’s what we know about the ...

Infections with the hepatitis E virus often go unnoticed because they cause no symptoms. However, in patients with a weakened ...

Identify the warning signs of hepatitis before they become serious. From subtle fatigue to more obvious symptoms, recognizing liver inflammation early can save.

It has been discovered that a healthcare worker at Nepean Hospital's Birth Unit was infectious with hepatitis B between 2013 ...

The following is a summary of "Impact of HBsAg reduction via siRNA treatment on natural and vaccine (BRII-179)-induced ...

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a major global health challenge, with functional cure achieved in only a small subset of patients. Current oral antiviral agents effectively suppress viral ...

Scientists discovered a way to block hepatitis B infection using an anticancer drug, offering hope for new treatments.

Here, Zhuang et al. analyse a decade of surveillance data (2007–2017) from Dongtai, China, and estimate HEV 239 effectiveness of 72% amongst hepatitis B virus infected people.

“Vitamin B” refers to eight different vitamins, which all play a role in converting food into energy in the body. Each vitamin has a unique role in a person’s health. Vitamin B-complex ...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects 300 million people worldwide and is a major driver of liver diseases. But while decades of research have led to vaccines, antivirals, and a better understanding of the ...

Plan B, also called the morning-after pill, is an emergency contraceptive pill taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. You don't, however, have to wait until the morning after sex to ...