hepatitis
How Hepatitis C Escapes Our Immune System
The hepatitis C NS3 protein plays an important role in subverting the host immune response to establish a chronic infection, scientists say.
Rapidly Detecting Drug-Resistant HepC
A nested PCR-based assay has been shown to rapidly and accurately detect drug-resistant strains of the hepatitis C virus.
Hydogels Help Hep C Drugs Go The Distance
Hydrogel delivery of PEGylated interferon could help reduce the frequency of treatment for hepatitis C patients to once every two months.
Risk Of HepE Outbreak “Very High” In Earthquake-Ravaged Nepal
Conditions created by the recent earthquake leave Nepal with a perfect storm for a hepatitis E outbreak, experts say.
HIV & Injection Drug Users At High Risk Of HepD Infection
A cohort study has revealed that 90 percent of HIV-infected injection drug users in Taiwan are also co-infected with hepatitis D.
The Case For Keeping Viral Hepatitis In The SDGs
Exacting a death toll similar to that of HIV, viral hepatitis should remain a public health priority, especially for Asia, Joel Adriano writes.
HBV Exposure Matures Infants’ Immune Systems
Exposure to HBV in the womb could help to train the immune system of babies, according to study.
Making Pricey Pills Cheaper
Developing new drugs is undeniably expensive. Could big data and innovating funding mechanisms work together to make them more accessible to those who need it most?
Generic Hepatitis Drug Launched In India As Hepcvir
Generics manufacturer Cipla has been granted the license to produce Sofosbuvir in India under the brand name Hepcvir.
