Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 06:00 IST World Hepatitis Day has been observed on July 28 since 2010. (Image: Shutterstock) World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise global awareness about hepatitis and its harmful impacts on health. Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver caused by …
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). India has the world’s second-highest prevalence of viral hepatitis cases, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report. While hepatitis A and E cause an acute form of the disease, hepatitis B and C lead to chronic …
Image Source : FREEPIK A study has found that Hepatitis B and C viruses can cause blood cancer. According to a study that offers new hope for treating the deadly disease, multiple myeloma, one of the most common blood malignancies, can be brought on by the hepatitis B and C viruses. The discovery is based …
Every fifth inmate at the Nabha district jail suffers from Hepatitis C, a blood-borne disease, a special screening by health department officials has revealed. Hepatitis C virus spreads through exposure to an infected person’s blood and there is no vaccine against it. (HT File) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} As many as 1,178 inmates are lodged …
ABSTRACT Several barriers along the cascade of care reduce hepatitis C treatment access. We propose an investment in patient-centered care strategies to initiate and engage this vulnerable population with curative treatment, such as the implementation of community-based educational peer support groups. Barriers to implementing these patient-centered care strategies remain. Am J Manag Care. 2023;29(11):In Press …