All hepatitis B virus articles
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NewsInterventions could eliminate transmission of hepatitis B from mothers to babies in Africa
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have conducted a large-scale analysis that sheds light on the critical steps needed to combat the vertical transmission of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Africa. Source: Solasly A baby in the womb of its mother being held by its mother and ...
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NewsHepatitis B is a problem for a growing number of patients on immunosuppressive medications
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive drugs.
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NewsStudy reveals how dopamine inhibits the expression of hepatitis B virus surface and e antigens
A new study finds that dopamine inhibits the expression of hepatitis B virus surface and e antigens - HBsAg and HBeAg - by activating the JAK/STAT pathway and upregulating ISG15 expression.
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NewsResearchers may have found an Achilles heel for Hepatitis B
Researchers have revealed never-before-seen mechanisms that may lead to new therapeutic approaches for HBV.
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NewsResilience approach proposed for accurate diagnosis of HBV-related diseases
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a significant threat to global public health, contributing to liver-related morbidity and mortality. The current diagnostic methods for HBV-related diseases, such as laboratory tests, ultrasounds, computed tomography (CT), and liver biopsies, often overlap and consume valuable medical resources. In response to this challenge, ...