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Pharmaceutical Society of Australia calls for pharmacy participation in Take Home Naloxone program
Danish scientists have solved the question of how the hepatitis C virus hides in humans.
Does the advent of effective hepatitis cure herald a transition to a truly ‘post-cure world'?
Hepatitis C infection in indigenous communities is increasing while rate decreases in the wider community.
The world could soon come to rely on at-home tests for many diseases thanks in part to "AI"-fuelled improvements.
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects around 3.5 million children worldwide, and in Australia, it’s estimated that it affects at least 4 children per million under 15 years old. …
Mother to child transmission of hepatitis B accounts for a third to half of total infections.
A story of mixed success.
New hep C testing/treatment campaign’s successes The Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Partnership (EC Australia) was created in 2018 to bring together researchers, scientists, government, health services and community organisations to …
For most people who live with haemophilia and were exposed to hepatitis C through their treatment products, before proper testing was introduced, the diagnosis experience was more than 30 years …
Of all the body’s organs, the liver has the greatest power to regenerate itself. Liver cell replacement and regeneration are vital functions that keep us feeling well and also maintain …
Understanding how a virus replicates inside the body is crucial for working out how it spreads, and how to stop it. A research team at the University of North Carolina …
Suppose for a moment that you are one of thousands of people around the world each year who confront the possibility that they may have contracted the hepatitis C virus. …
In our last post we looked at the mysterious new form of hepatitis affecting young children. But what about hepatitis B and hepatitis C, which are already well known problems …
An unusual, and probably new, form of hepatitis has appeared in a number of countries this year, first being noticed in the UK, then spreading to Spain and the Netherlands …
A new study has traced the evolution of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from prehistory to the present, revealing dissemination routes and changes in viral diversity. In a new paper …
We live in a world built upon achievements. We have travelled to the moon, developed vaccines, created the internet and even cloned life itself. Today we have the opportunity to create …
Caring for country and for collective wellbeing is something our First Nations have done for over 65,000 years. Hepatitis Victoria's LiverWELL program have launched a customised guide that offers Indigenous Australians multiple tips and current links to support healthy living.
We all learn how to behave socially, and the rules vary based on our cultural backgrounds. We may shake hands, high-five, hug or air-kiss when greeting others. In some cultures, …
The Australian Government has used the delayed 2020 Federal Budget to commit to funding for several vital areas of hepatitis research, including pathogen genomics, prison-based interventions, and point-of-care testing. However, …
Unlike other blood-borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B, the risk of a baby being infected with hepatitis C during the mother’s pregnancy or during birth is very low. …
In this final instalment of conversations with Hepatitis SA peer educators, Margie, Penni, Justin and Sue reflect on the rewards they find in the job. Read previous instalments: Part 1 …
Second instalment of conversations with Hepatitis SA CNP peer educators — Bernadette and Justin talk about what motivated them to become educators to their peers. Read Part 1 here. Background: …
Among its other services, Hepatitis SA runs four Clean Needle Program (CNP) sites in Adelaide, at Hackney, Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, and Salisbury. Our CNP peer educators also attend rostered sessions …
August 2024
