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European authorities puzzled as over 300 people in France randomly pricked with needles at nightclubs, concerts
No victims have reported sexual assault; one said he was robbed. The targeted individuals, who are mostly women, show visible marks of being injected, and report symptoms like feeling groggy
Uttar Pradesh: 129 people test positive for Hepatitis C in Sambhal village
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that is primarily transmitted through blood
What's the 'mystery' liver disease that's making kids in the US, Europe sick?
Even though some children have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and adenoviruses, health officials are still looking for a genetic characterisation of the viruses to determine any potential associations between cases
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New immunotherapy for influenza virus infections may also help fight HIV and COVID-19, study suggests
Some studies also indicate that flu shots or vaccines can offer some protection against COVID-19
Antibodies found in natural controllers, mutation in virus structure can help control Hepatitis B, studies show
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 250 million people worldwide are suffering from hepatitis B.
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Blood, stool most common ways hepatitis viruses spread among humans; all you need to know
On World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, let’s discuss the five main types of hepatitis viruses and the risk factors associated with each of them
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World Hepatitis day 2020: Awareness key to prevent liver disease; B and C variants most common causes of death
The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2020 is 'Hepatitis-free future' with the main focus is on preventing hepatitis B among mothers and newborns.
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World Hepatitis Day 2020: Infection causes inflammation of liver, can even lead to cancer
According to the World Health Organisation, around 325 million people globally are living with hepatitis infection.
World Hepatitis Day 2019: History, significance, this year's theme and objectives of global awareness campaign against deadly disease
Caused by different types of viruses, Hepatitis is of five types — Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Among these, Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common.
Hepatitis care in India: Country's awareness and prevention strategy is working but still has a long way to go
Hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of liver failure and liver cancer. Every 12th person in the world is infected.
AIIMS bone bank a non-starter even after 18 years of its inception
Lack of awareness and misconceptions about such donations have led to the facility remaining almost a non-starter even after 18 years of its inception.
World Hepatitis Day: Here is what you should know about the 'silent killer' disease
As 28 July is observed as World Hepatitis Day, here is what you should know about the 'silent killer' of a disease
Centre allows pharmas to raise price of 509 drugs; cancer medicines, condoms to cost more
The 509 medicines which have become costlier include Alpha Interferon injection used to treat hepatitis B and C as well as certain types of cancer, carboplatin injection used for cancer treatment, fluconazole capsules indicated for fungal infections, among others.
IndioLabs cuts down biopsy time to 3 seconds with new device
BioScoop extracts tissue automatically, eliminating the possibility of contamination and other problems associated with conventional biopsy, all in three seconds.
IndioLabs cuts down biopsy time to 3 seconds with new device
BioScoop extracts tissue automatically, eliminating the possibility of contamination and other problems associated with conventional biopsy, all in three seconds.
Peg or two lowers risk of liver disease
People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD), who consume alcohol in modest quantity, on a daily basis are half as likely to develop hepatitis as non-alcoholics with the same condition, says a new study.