Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the leading cause of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver-related death globally.1,2 The highest prevalence is found in low-income and middle-income countries ...

A patient told MassLive she was horrified to receive a phone call from her surgeon post-operation saying she should be tested for bloodborne pathogens.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting ...

Hepatitis B can lead to liver disease. But we can prevent and manage this viral infection. Here’s what we know about the ...

About 2.8 million people in the country are living with hepatitis B while 14,000 of them die of the condition every year.

Offering mailed self-testing for HIV encouraged patients to test themselves for HIV but require methods of improving ...

NSW Health has issued a health warning after it emerged that hundreds of mothers may have been exposed to hepatitis B at a ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released an updated clinical practice guideline on the prevention of ...

A successful blood borne virus (BBV) opt-out testing programme is being expanded across NHS Greater Manchester emergency ...

Most people with symptoms start by seeing their GP. Your GP might do some tests to help them decide if you need to see a specialist. These tests include: blood tests a physical examination Your GP may ...

To facilitate the achieving of the goal of “eliminating viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030” set by the World Health Organization, the Chinese Society of Hepatology together with ...

You may have a blood glucose test in a doctor’s office, laboratory, or with a fingerstick meter at home. These tests can help diagnose diabetes or other health concerns and aid in adjusting your ...