With several drugs in use that inhibit the hepatitis B virus polymerases (nucleos(t)ide analogues (or NUCs)), some argue that new direct-acting antiviral drugs, and new NUCs in particular ...

Respondents were read the following statement: "Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. It sometimes makes the skin and eyes go yellow. People with hepatitis ...

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Anti-nuclear antibodies and anti-smooth muscle actin antibodies were negative. Tests for hepatitis B, hepatitis C virus, and HIV were also negative. The necessity of liver biopsy remains controversial ...

New recommendations address advances in immunosuppressive therapies and highlight antiviral prophylaxis for high-risk patients. Study: AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and ...

Gregory Hislop Liver cancer control programs for Chinese immigrant communities should include HBV serologic testing to identify chronically infected individuals (who may benefit from monitoring ...

Hepatitis B (sometimes referred to as hep B) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, dark urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice (yellowing ...

For patients at high risk of hepatitis B reactivation, AGA recommends preventive antiviral medication. Reactivated HBV can lead to liver damage, hospitalization, and even death.