Hepatitis C virus gradually destroys immune defenses
A recent research cited in an academic journal titled Nature Medicine suggests that the virus that causes hepatitis C protects itself by blocking signals that call up immune defenses in liver cells.
Nov 18, 2016, 22:47 PM 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
Hepatitis C: Follow these self-care tips to live better!
Here are a few steps that you can take to hep protect your liver and boost your well-being.
May 16, 2016, 09:38 AM IST
Detox your liver with these 5 superfoods!
Here are top five liver-friendly foods that can include in your daily diet.
Apr 20, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
This treatment takes just 6 weeks to cure hepatitis C patients
WashingtonA team of scientists has found a way to cure the acute hepatitis C with 6 weeks of a new treatment.
Apr 17, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
Hepatitis C increases risk of developing head and neck cancers
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People infected with Hepatitis C virus are at a greater risk of developing certain head and neck cancers, according to a study.
Apr 16, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Hepatitis C ups risk of head, neck cancers
Individuals infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be prone to certain head and neck cancers, a new study has found, pressing the need for screening and treatment for the most common blood-borne virus infection.
Apr 14, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Combined HIV, hepatitis C vaccination a possibility soon
An estimated 2.3 million people globally are co-infected with HIV and HCV. HCV is the leading cause of non-AIDS deaths in co-infected individuals.
Apr 13, 2016, 21:36 PM IST
Over 2 million co-infected with HIV, hepatitis C
More than 2.3 million people globally are infected with both HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses, finds a new study.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Indian scientists develop Hepatitis C vaccine
The team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has developed a vaccine for HCV genotype 3a.
Feb 22, 2016, 17:15 PM IST
ICMR-NICED to step up research on Hepatitis C, rotavirus infection
Since Hepatitis C is under-diagnosed in India and diagnosis is expensive, the scientists will work to identify a group of people who are in need of treatment.
Jan 15, 2016, 19:57 PM IST
Govt adds Cancer, HIV, Hepatitis C to list of essential medicines
The Government has added 106 drugs including that of Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C to the list of essential medicines.
Dec 26, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Hepatitis C infection may increase Parkinson's risk
Hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by a virus, may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a common degenerative brain disorder.
Dec 25, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
Cipla launches generic hepatitis C drug in India
Drug major Cipla has launched generic tablets used for treating of hepatitis C under the brand name 'Hepcvir-L' costing Rs 25,000 for a bottle of 28 tablets in India.
Dec 21, 2015, 18:02 PM IST
New treatment may cut hepatitis prevalence by 80 per cent
Novel antiviral therapies for hepatitis C virus (HCV) could reduce the prevalence of the blood-borne infection by more than 80 per cent, a new study has found.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
Novel therapy could cut hepatitis C prevalence by 80 percent
Recently approved antiviral medications for hepatitis C could reduce the prevalence of the blood-borne infection by more than 80 percent, researchers have estimated.
Dec 02, 2015, 11:33 AM IST
Now, `prick-free` one-step hepatitis C test
Importantly, for the first time, researchers can use urine specimens for one-step screening and diagnosing of HCV infection.
Nov 15, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
