US states, doctors split with CDC on hepatitis B shots for newborns
Major medical associations and state health departments are moving to maintain the standard of universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth, diverging from a recent…
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Hepatitis overview: What you should know
Hepatitis is a broad term that refers to liver inflammation. There are several types of hepatitis with different underlying causes — the most common forms occur due to a viral infection, while other types are due to an autoimmune reaction or toxins that damage the liver.
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Hepatitis treatment and management options
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. There are several types of hepatitis, and the disease can cause a wide range of manifestations; some people may have mild hepatitis symptoms that don’t cause notable issues, while others may have life-threatening liver problems.
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Liver scarring before treatment for hepatitis C predicts cancer risk
People with hepatitis C who show higher values of liver scarring markers before starting antiviral therapy are significantly more likely to later develop…
