Hepatitis C Patients Should Consider Re-Vaccination For Hepatitis B Virus: Study
It was found that after treatment of Hepatitis C, re-vaccination against Hepatitis B among this group resulted in an improved response.
Sep 10, 2023, 19:11 PM IST
Patients Who Have Recovered Hepatitis C Still Face A Risk Of Death: Study
The study reveals who have been cured of hepatitis C, show that drug- and liver-related causes of death accounted for the majority of excess fatalities.
Aug 06, 2023, 21:58 PM IST
Hepatitis C Continues To Raise Risk Of Death Even After Cure: Study
The study found that compared to the general population, people who have been cured of hepatitis C infection, still face a substantially greater risk of death - it can be anywhere between three and 14 times higher depending on the liver disease stage.
Aug 03, 2023, 15:33 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Awareness Is Key In Tackling Hepatitis, Say Experts
This year, the World Health Organisation's theme for World Hepatitis Day is "One Life, One Liver", which focuses on creating awareness in the public for the prevention of liver cancer, early detection, and available facilities for prescribed treatment.
Jul 28, 2023, 11:00 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Only Unsafe Sex, Drugs Cause Hepatitis B, C? Doctor Busts 8 Common Myths
An infectious liver disease, hepatitis is a viral disease that can severely damage the liver if not detected and treated on time. On World Hepatitis Day this year - July 28, 2023 - a senior doctor dispels key misconceptions surrounding the disease.
Jul 28, 2023, 07:58 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day 2021: Raising awareness to encourage prevention, diagnosis, treatment
Hepatitis, which causes inflammation in the liver, is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are several risk factors for hepatitis, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions. The World Health Organization has identified Hepatitis as a major health concern for India.
Jul 28, 2021, 10:33 AM IST
These skin problems can indicate a serious underlying health issues
Our skin tells us everything we need to know about our physical and mental health, but not everyone knows how to read these signs that could be pointing to more serious underlying health issues.
Apr 08, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: All you need to know about different types of Hepatitis and symptoms
July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day (WHD) across the globe in order to raise awareness about the disease and with an aim to eradicate it completely from planet earth by 2030.
Jul 28, 2020, 08:07 AM IST
Hepatitis C-positive livers safe for transplantation, patients cured afterward: Study
The study was conducted by researchers of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health and was published in the journal Liver Transplantation.
Jun 23, 2020, 16:36 PM IST
Guitarist Paul Barrere passes away
Barrere was not an original member of Little Feat, but joined three years into the group's tenure, in 1972, in time for one of their most enduring albums, 'Dixie Chicken'.
Oct 28, 2019, 20:20 PM IST
Punjab model to cure hepatitis C infection
A decentralised care and the provision of free direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) can produce high rates of cure among people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a large-scale study conducted in India.
Apr 13, 2018, 15:56 PM IST
Hepatitis victimised 325 million people worldwide in 2016: Study
Out of the total number, 52 million children were exposed to viral hepatitis.
Nov 03, 2017, 16:44 PM IST
Delhi HC seeks AAP govt report on plea for free treatment of Hepatitis C
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to the Delhi Government on the petition which sought direction to identify and publicise the names of hospitals, laboratories and medical stores which will provide testing and treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) free of cost in the national capital.
Sep 05, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day 2017: Disease affects 400 mn people worldwide, over 10 times the HIV epidemic
Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment.
Jul 21, 2017, 10:43 AM IST
Indian markets sell cost effective Hepatitis C drugs, says study
Researchers found that the generic directly-acting antiviral (DAA) treatments available in India are cost effective.
May 18, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
US sees three times rise in Hepatitis C cases in last five years
The bloodborne virus is transmitted by injection drug use, dirty needles, blood transfusions and sex. Chronic infection can lead to cirrhosis or cancer of the liver.
May 12, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
WHO releases staggering figure of hepatitis B, C cases – Keep guessing until you click on this
The World Health Organization's latest hepatitis report identifies the condition as a grave public health threat that needs an "urgent response."
Apr 21, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Hepatitis B, C may raise risk of Parkinson's disease
The results revealed that people with Hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
Hepatitis C drug faces fresh battle
A single pill of the the drug, marketed as Sovaldi and other names, can cost up to $1,000 (920 euros). In France, a 12-week course of treatment costs 41,000 euros.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
Football star Lionel Messi becomes face of Hepatitis C treatment initiative in Egypt
Messi has signed to become the ambassador for Tour n' Cure, the Egyptian initiative said on its website.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
