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
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
Special report on Hepatitis B; Know about the symptoms
Special report on Hepatitis B; Know about its symptoms. To know more watch the video
Oct 05, 2019, 13:20 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
Can aspirin reduce the risk of liver cancer? Study says yes
The researchers found that everyday aspirin therapy could significantly associate with a reduced risk in hepatitis B related liver cancer.
Oct 22, 2017, 18:37 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
Amitabh Bachchan appointed WHO hepatitis ambassador in Southeast Asia
WHO announced in a statement that the veteran actor has been brought on board to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the Hepatitis epidemic.
May 12, 2017, 15:51 PM 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.
Himachal Pradesh's Spiti has the highest number of Hepatitis B cases, says state Health Minister Kaul Singh
The statement has come straight from Himachal Pradesh's state Health Minister Kaul Singh.
Mar 07, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
Want to offer my services to Mumbai Traffic Police: Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is willing to join hands with Mumbai Traffic Police for a road safety initiative.
Jan 09, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
India should double coverage of HBV vaccine at birth: WHO
WHO representative to India, Henk Bekedam, described "the administration of Hepatitis B dose within 24 hours of birth as a key challenge."
Jul 29, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan for higher public spending to prevent Hepatitis B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis B virus, today called for higher budget spend to prevent the fatal disease.
Jul 29, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Hepatitis prevention: Protect your liver with these useful tips
Considering the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day: 52 million Indians suffer from chronic hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammatory of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.
Jul 28, 2016, 09:34 AM IST
Hepatitis B, C pose huge health challenge in India: Experts
Hepatitis B is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV and Hepatitis C is 10 times more infectious than the virus that can cause AIDS.
Jul 27, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
How much do you know about hepatitis - Take the quiz here
Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins, certain drugs, infections, heavy alcohol use.
Jul 27, 2016, 14:17 PM IST
Vaccines for adults: What you need to know
Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.
Jan 18, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
