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November 07, 2022
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No ‘singular definitive etiology’ found for acute hepatitis outbreak in children

No ‘singular definitive etiology’ found for acute hepatitis outbreak in children

WASHINGTON — Although adenovirus infection has been widely implicated in an outbreak of acute, severe hepatitis in children, data presented at The Liver Meeting found no “singular definitive etiology” for these cases.

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November 03, 2022
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FDA expands Vemlidy approval for chronic HBV in children aged older than 12 years

FDA expands Vemlidy approval for chronic HBV in children aged older than 12 years

The FDA has updated the label indication for 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus with compensated liver disease, expanding the patient population to include children aged 12 years older.

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July 28, 2022
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World Hepatitis Day 2022: ‘I can’t wait’ theme stresses importance of testing, treatment

World Hepatitis Day 2022: ‘I can’t wait’ theme stresses importance of testing, treatment

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, and this year’s theme, “I can’t wait,” emphasizes the importance of testing and treatment and the need for greater global response to viral hepatitis elimination efforts.

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April 18, 2022
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Incarceration associated with greater incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Incarceration associated with greater incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Among pregnant women hospitalized for delivery, those who were incarcerated had higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes and medical conditions, according to a cross-sectional analysis in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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August 16, 2021
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WHO releases global guidance for HBV, HCV elimination

WHO releases global guidance for HBV, HCV elimination

WHO released the first-ever global guidance for countries seeking validated hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus elimination.

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June 30, 2021
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Routine bloodborne virus testing integrates feasibly, effectively, sustainably in UK EDs

Routine testing for bloodborne viruses in EDs proved easily integrated and cost-effective in the U.K., according to a presentation at The International Liver Congress.

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May 18, 2021
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9 stories for Hepatitis Awareness Month

9 stories for Hepatitis Awareness Month

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day.

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September 03, 2020
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TAF therapy helps prevent mother to child transmission of HBV

Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate prevented mother to child transmission of hepatitis B without any safety concerns, according to study results.

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September 02, 2020
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HBV drug well tolerated, reduces surface antigens in phase 2 trial

Patients with hepatitis B treated with an investigational RNAi drug experienced reduced levels of surface antigens across different dose levels, according to research presented at The Digital International Liver Congress.

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August 11, 2020
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Q&A: New tool may detect liver fat early on to prevent NASH, NAFLD

Q&A: New tool may detect liver fat early on to prevent NASH, NAFLD

There are many people in the United States living with viral hepatitis, which can lead to liver health problems such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

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