Review Quantifies Incidence of HIV, Hep C in Persons Who Inject Drugs
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among people who inject drugs (PWID), the pooled incidences of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are 1.7 and 12.1 per 100 person-years, respectively, with increased risks in young PWID and in women, according t…
Learn MoreModel Developed for Predicting Disease Progression in Hep B Liver Cirrhosis
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) liver cirrhosis-acute decompensation (LC-AD), a model combining computed tomography (CT) quantified extracellular liver volume (ECVIC-liver) and chronic liver failur…
Learn MoreNuevas pistas sobre un brote reciente de hepatitis en niños
VIERNES, 31 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación ha provisto respuestas a un misterio respecto a un brote de hepatitis grave en niños del año pasado.Surgieron alrededor de 1,000 casos en todo el mundo en primavera de 2022, desp…
Learn MoreNew Clues to Recent Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research has provided answers to a mystery involving an outbreak of severe hepatitis in children last year. A total of about 1,000 cases emerged around the world in spring 2022, after the easing of COVID-…
Learn MoreFrom a Lock of Hair, Beethoven’s Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer’s death in 1827 — as well as evidence of a family scandal.The analysis revealed that Beethoven su…
Learn MoreUn brote de hepatitis provoca la retirada de fresas congeladas de Costco, Trader Joe’s y Aldi
LUNES, 20 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unas fresas orgánicas congeladas empaquetadas bajo una variedad de nombres y vendidas en tiendas que incluyen a Costco, Trader Joe’s y Aldi se han retirado, como parte de la investigación sobre un brote d…
Learn MoreHepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Frozen organic strawberries packaged under a variety of names and sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi have been recalled as part of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation.In a notice filed F…
Learn MoreHepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Frozen organic strawberries packaged under a variety of names and sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi have been recalled as part of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation.In a notice filed Fri…
Learn MoreCDC Updates Recommendations for Hepatitis B Virus Screening
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Learn MoreDAAs Less Likely for Hep C Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), those with current alcohol use disorder (AUD) or a history of AUD are less likely to receive direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment, according to a study published…
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