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Hepatitis C Screening Beyond CDC Guidelines
What types of hepatitis C screening programs are in place for immigrants in the US? This new study takes a look at a specific program for Egyptian-born immigrants in New York City.
Factors Contributing to Ribavirin-Induced Anemia
This study was conducted to identify the factors related to the induction of anemia during the administration of ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Diverticulitis in the Young and in the Elderly
Does diverticulosis develop differently in a younger population and, if so, what are the reasons?
Risk of Cancer in Patients Infected With HBV
What cancer types are patients with hepatitis B most susceptible to, and what are the reasons?
Hollywood Scene of Hepatitis A Scare
An infected catering employee may have exposed celebrity partygoers to the hepatitis A virus.
Changing Aetiology of Liver Dysfunction
Geographical variation in viral hepatitis infection complicates various levels of liver diseases. This study elucidates the changing aetiology of alanine transaminase elevation in a previously hepatitis-endemic township
Pharmacokinetics of Tac in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Do genetic polymorphisms affect the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in patients with ulcerative colitis, and do they determine whether or not a patient will go into remission?
Diagnosing Reflux-related Non-cardiac Chest Pain
Noncardiac chest pain presents as a frequent diagnostic challenge, with patients tending to use a disproportionate level of healthcare resources.
No Booster Needed for Hepatitis B Vaccine?
The hepatitis B vaccine lasts for more than 10 years, so a booster vaccine may not be necessary, Italian researchers report.
PEG-IFN/Ribavirin/Fluvastatin Therapy for Chronic HCV
What types of drugs in combination work best in hepatitis C? This new study explores the options.
Outcome of Sorafenib Treatment in Patients With Advanced HCC
Is the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, sorafenib, an effective treatment in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma refractory to chemotherapy?
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Why is Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis More Prevalent in Obese and Diabetic Adults and Children?
Transient Elastography vs Biopsies in Chronic HBV and HCV
This new study explores the effectiveness of transient elastography for the assessment of liver fibrosis in HCV and HBV. How does it compare with a more traditional liver biopsy?
Old Age and Male Sex and an Increased Risk of Esophagitis
Why are some forms of erosive esophagitis more prevalent in men aged 60 years and older?
Hepatitis B Viral Replication Affects Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence
What are the effects of persistently detectable hepatitis B virus DNA on hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence? Find out why timing matters most.
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Colorectal Polyps
Should hyaluronic acid be used when performing endoscopic mucosal resection to remove colorectal polyps?
Hepatitis B
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hepatitis B, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
H. Pylori in HCV-related Chronic Hepatitis and Cirrhosis
What does the latest research tell us about the connection between H. pylori disease and the potential to develop HCV-related chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma? This new study looks at the possible link.