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 ISTWHO 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 ISTHepatitis 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 ISTFootball 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 ISTCancer, hepatitis treatments set to amplify as China builds on drug list
Industry insiders and analysts said oncology drugs were also likely to be added to national and regional lists.
Jan 26, 2017, 13:41 PM ISTHIV, Hepatitis patients have higher chances of committing suicide
Study results suggest hospitalisation with infection was linked to a 42 per cent higher risk of suicide death compared to those individuals without infection. Also, the study suggested that more the infections, longer the treatment and higher the apparent risk of death by suicide.
Aug 14, 2016, 19:34 PM ISTJaundice: Symptoms, treatment, prevention tips!
Bilirubin is a yellow compound found in bile and is responsible for the yellowing of the skin and sclerae.
Aug 09, 2016, 09:58 AM ISTAmitabh Bachchan calls for educating Aanganwadis about Hepatitis
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says hepatitis awareness drive can also be spread to aanganwadis - the government-run women and child care centres - to help prevent the disease among women and children.
Jul 29, 2016, 12:32 PM ISTShocking! Indian man washes vegetables in sewer water (Watch video)
Here's a video where a man was seen washing freshly picked vegetables in sewer water that can make you very sick.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:10 PM ISTHepatitis 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 ISTWorld 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 ISTWorld Hepatitis Day, 2016: Ten facts you should know!
The theme for World Hepatitis Day, 2016 is Elimination, owing to the goal that the WHO has set for itself.
Jul 28, 2016, 00:06 AM ISTHepatitis 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 ISTHow 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 ISTDelhi: AIIMS claims to have discovered oral vaccine to cure Hepatitis B
AIIMS claims to have discovered oral vaccine to cure Hepatitis B.
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Jan 18, 2016, 21:00 PM ISTOrigin of hepatitis A virus decoded
Hepatitis A virus, which is found worldwide, has previously been considered to be a purely human pathogen which at most is found in isolated cases in non-human primates.
Nov 04, 2015, 21:08 PM IST