Hepatitis b news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on hepatitis B:
Recent Breakthroughs:
- Hepatitis B vaccine shows promise in preventing liver cancer: A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that a new hepatitis B vaccine may be effective in preventing liver cancer in people with chronic hepatitis B infection. (Source: Medical News Today, March 2023)
- Gene therapy shows promise in treating hepatitis B: Researchers have developed a gene therapy that has shown promising results in treating hepatitis B in a small clinical trial. The therapy uses a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the HBV gene to the liver, replacing the damaged gene. (Source: Science Daily, February 2023)
New Developments in Diagnosis and Treatment:
- Non-invasive test for hepatitis B diagnosis: Scientists have developed a non-invasive test that can diagnose hepatitis B infection without the need for a liver biopsy. The test uses a combination of blood tests and machine learning algorithms to detect the virus. (Source: News Medical, January 2023)
- New oral antiviral medication approved for hepatitis B: The US FDA has approved a new oral antiviral medication, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. TAF is a more potent and better-tolerated version of the existing medication tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). (Source: Medscape, December 2022)
Global Efforts to Combat Hepatitis B:
- WHO launches global campaign to eliminate hepatitis B: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global campaign to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030. The campaign aims to increase awareness, improve diagnosis and treatment, and reduce transmission of the virus. (Source: WHO, November 2022)
- Hepatitis B vaccination campaign launched in Africa: The African Union has launched a vaccination campaign to protect millions of people in Africa against hepatitis B. The campaign aims to increase vaccination coverage and reduce the burden of hepatitis B in the region. (Source: Africanews, October 2022)
Other News:
- Hepatitis B outbreak in China: A recent outbreak of hepatitis B in China has led to concerns about the spread of the virus. The outbreak has been linked to contaminated blood products and has resulted in several deaths. (Source: South China Morning Post, January 2023)
- Hepatitis B awareness campaign launched in India: A non-profit organization has launched a campaign to raise awareness about hepatitis B in India. The campaign aims to educate people about the risks of hepatitis B and the importance of vaccination. (Source: The Hindu, December 2022)
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