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People Infected With Hepatitis C May Need the Hepatitis B Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Patients with hepatitis C should consider being vaccinated again for hepatitis B, because their immune response to the initial shot may be inadequate, a new study suggests.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School urge those who have hepatitis C to be ch...
Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth of the crisis on American health: a skyrocketing risk in pregnant women for hepatit...
Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and...
Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you've come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms, how it's transmitted and the options available to treat it.
Hepatitis C Can Kill, But Too Many Can't Access the Cure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, but most are not getting the safe treatment that can cure the disease, public health officials said Thursday.
A new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report details this problem and highlight...
How Do You Get Hepatitis C? Here's What to Know
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2023
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Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical.
What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Hepatitis C is often missed in the early stages of infection, so you need to know what symptoms might spell trouble.
There's No Hepatitis C Vaccine, But You Can Still Prevent Infection
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Hepatitis C can ruin your liver, and there's no vaccine to prevent it, but you can take steps to lower your chances of infection.
Is There a Cure for Hepatitis C Infection?
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can damage your liver over time, but is there a cure for this insidious disease?
Over 2 million adults in the United States are infected with hepatitis C, according to the
Your Guide to Hepatitis C Medications
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can scar your liver, cause your liver to fail and raise your risk for liver cancer, but there are a multitude of medications that can treat it.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated
New Clues to Recent Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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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-19 lockdowns.
Children in about 35 countries, including...
From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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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 suffered from a hepatitis B infection that could have contributed...
Hepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, Aldi
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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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.
HIV & Hepatitis Can Be Deadly Combo for the Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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As people with HIV age, their odds for heart attack rise -- and those with untreated hepatitis C have an even higher risk, a new study finds.
Hepatitis C Infection Can Kill, But Less Than a Third of Patients Get Treatment
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- August 4, 2022
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Less than one-third of people with hepatitis C get treatment for this potentially deadly, but curable, infection within a year of their diagnosis, a new government report warns.
Spread by contact w...
Mystery of Hepatitis Cases in Kids Deepens as CDC Probe Continues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
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Evidence continues to mount that a specific strain of adenovirus could be implicated in a wave of American children who've developed acute hepatitis of unknown origin, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday.
"The evidence is accumulating th...
U.S. Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Keep Rising: CDC
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- May 19, 2022
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The number of American children affected by acute hepatitis of unknown cause continues to grow, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on ...
CDC Investigating 109 Cases of Severe Hepatitis Among Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
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Five children have died in a mysterious wave of acute hepatitis that has sickene...
3 More Children Have Died of Mysterious Liver Disease
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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A serious liver disease that's struck hundreds of young children worldwide has caused the deaths of three children in Indonesia, bringing the global death toll to at least four.
Nearly 170 children in 11 countries have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis in recent months...
Alabama Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Show Link to Viruses: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2022
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The origins of a continuing outbreak of acute, potentially lethal hepatitis striking children in countries around the world has experts mystified. But a cluster of recent cases in Alabama all show ties to c...
U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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As health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severe hepatitis, doctors in Alabama are investigating nine such cases in that state...
WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- April 25, 2022
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The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.
Among the 169 reported cases, at least one child has died from this inflammation of the liver and 17 childre...
Health Officials Investigate Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Among Children in U.S., U.K.
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2022
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating an unexplained increase in severe liver infection in children around the world including in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The severe acute he...
Big Spike in Alcoholic Liver Disease Early in Pandemic
- February 14, 2022
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The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a big jump in hospitalizations for life-threatening alcoholic hepatitis at a Detroit health system, new research shows.
Demand for Liver Transplant Rises Sharply Among Older Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2021
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More older folks are winding up on liver transplant waiting lists than ever before, as obesity and alcoholism supersede hepatitis C as the main cause of liver failure in the United States.
The percentage of liver transplant candidates aged 65 or older rose from 9% in the...
Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60
- Robert Preidt
- November 4, 2021
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All U.S. adults younger than 60 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Wednesday.
Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults, including prisoners, health care workers, internatio...
Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Water
- Robert Preidt
- November 2, 2021
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Contaminated water is the leading cause of large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people, researchers say.
These health threats are called zoonotic infectious diseases, and recent outbreaks include COVID-19 and Ebola.
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Is Rise in Liver Damage Tied to More Drinking During Lockdowns?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 14, 2021
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Many people drank more to cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions it placed on daily life, and now a new study suggests that all of this drinking is causing a serious spike in alcohol-related diseases.
"Incidence of hospitalizations for alco...
Why Is Liver Cancer More Lethal for Black Patients?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2021
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Black people with hepatitis C develop liver cancer sooner than people in other racial groups and the cancer is often more aggressive, but current screening guidelines may not be broad enough to catch these cases early, according to a new study.
Why? Despite often being m...
Vaccines Saved 37 Million Lives, Mostly Children, Over Past Two Decades
- Robert Preidt
- February 4, 2021
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They're medical miracles: A new report finds that vaccines against 10 major diseases prevented 37 million deaths between 2000 and 2019 in low- and middle-income countries worldwide, with young children benefiting most.
Vaccinations are also projected to prevent a total o...
New Approach Allows Safe Transplant of Kidneys Tainted by Hepatitis C
- Amy Norton
- September 8, 2020
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New hepatitis C medications are allowing people to receive a kidney transplant from a deceased donor who had the liver disease -- a strategy aimed at getting more lifesaving organs to patients languishing on waitlists.
Two new studies are highlighting the promise of ...
New Blood Test May Improve Liver Cancer Screening
- Robert Preidt
- June 16, 2020
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An experimental blood test may improve screening for the most common form of liver cancer, researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute say.
The test checks people for previous exposure to certain viruses that may interact with the immune system and increase the...
For People With Hepatitis, Daily Aspirin Might Lower Liver Cancer Risk
- Steven Reinberg
- March 11, 2020
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People with hepatitis B or C are at greater risk for liver cancer, but a low-dose aspirin a day might significantly lower that risk, a new study suggests.
Over a median of nearly eight years of follow-up, 4% of those taking low-dose aspirin developed liver cance...
Every American Adult Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C: Task Force
- Dennis Thompson
- March 2, 2020
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Every adult in the United States should be tested for hepatitis C as part of their basic health care, an influential panel of preventive medical experts says.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that screening for hepatitis C infection occurs in ev...
Measles Complications Can Affect Every Organ: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 18, 2020
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Hepatitis, appendicitis and viral meningitis are among the serious complications that can occur when you get the measles, doctors warn in a new report.
The study -- which outlines cases involving three adults who developed major complications -- is also a reminder of...
Heart Transplants From Donors With Hepatitis C May Be Safe: Study
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2020
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One-year survival rates are similar for transplant patients who receive a heart from a donor with hepatitis C or one without the infectious virus, a new study finds.
The researchers suggest that using hearts from donors with hepatitis C, a viral infection of the live...
As Disease Outbreaks Tied to 'Anti-Vaxxers' Rise, States Take Action
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2019
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Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are on the across rise in the United States, often fueled by "anti-vaxxer" parents reluctant to immunize their kids.
However, states are countering these trends with laws to boost childhood vaccination rates and safeguard chi...
Kidney Transplants Safe When Donors Had Hepatitis C
- Robert Preidt
- September 12, 2019
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Kidneys from donors with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are routinely used in kidney transplants in the United States and function well in the first year after transplantation, a new study says.
The findings provide reassurance that the use of HCV-infected kidneys for t...
FDA Warns of Liver Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs
- Robert Preidt
- August 29, 2019
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Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
The agency has identifi...
Test All U.S. Adults for Hepatitis C, Expert Panel Says
- Dennis Thompson
- August 27, 2019
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Hepatitis C infection rates have exploded in the United States, more than tripling over the past decade.
Because of this, routine screening for hepatitis C -- which can destroy the liver over time -- should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recomme...
Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines
- Amy Norton
- August 7, 2019
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Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations -- and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds.
Misguided parental "hesitancy" over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers said.
The study foun...
Screen Every Pregnant Woman for Hep B: Task Force
- Robert Preidt
- July 23, 2019
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All pregnant women should be screened early for hepatitis B, to prevent the viral infection from being passed to newborns.
So says the latest guideline from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
"Clinicians can help mothers and their babies by screening ...
Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC
- Steven Reinberg
- May 9, 2019
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The number of Americans infected with hepatitis A has grown nearly 300% in just three years, health officials reported Thursday.
The staggering increase has come despite an effective vaccine and is seen mostly among drug abusers and the homeless, according to the...
Lungs, Hearts Infected With Hepatitis C Still OK for Transplant
- Dennis Thompson
- April 3, 2019
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Patients in dire need of an organ transplant can safely receive a new heart or lung from donors who have hepatitis C, a new clinical trial has shown.
By swiftly administering powerful antiviral drugs, doctors can prevent the organ recipient from contracting hepatitis...
Study Reaffirms Safety of Hepatitis C Meds in Liver Cancer Patients
- Robert Preidt
- February 12, 2019
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It's safe to use antiviral drugs to treat hepatitis C in liver cancer survivors, a new study reports.
The findings contradict previous research suggesting that antiviral drugs might increase these patients' risk of liver cancer recurrence.
That prior resear...
New Hepatitis Meds Are Saving Lives: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 12, 2019
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New (and pricey) hepatitis C medicines, such as Harvoni and Sovaldi, are living up to their promise and greatly reducing patients' odds for liver cancer and death, a new French study finds.
The news came as little surprise to one U.S. liver expert.
The adve...
Opioid OD Deaths Are Saving Lives Through Transplantation
- Serena Gordon
- February 6, 2019
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More than 70,000 lives were lost to drug overdoses in the United States in 2017. Now, some of those touched by these tragedies might take a little comfort knowing their loved one's heart helped save a life.
Nearly 18 percent of hearts recovered for organ transplant i...
Making OxyContin 'Tamper Proof' Helped Spread Hepatitis C
- Steven Reinberg
- February 4, 2019
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An effort to make the opioid painkiller OxyContin harder to abuse drove addicted patients to heroin and caused a dramatic increase in hepatitis C, a new study suggests.
In a classic case of unintended consequences, Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma reformulated its po...
Big Gains Against Hep C Possible With Big Investment
- Robert Preidt
- January 29, 2019
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Millions of hepatitis C cases and related deaths could be prevented, but it will require a significant investment, researchers say.
In the first study to model such measures worldwide, the authors concluded that sweeping prevention, screening and treatment efforts co...
Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2019
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A large number of U.S. cancer patients with hepatitis B and C don't know they have the virus, which can cause life-threatening complications during some cancer treatments, researchers say.
The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in com...