Living with Hepatitis

In Our Library: Liver cancer and other hepatitis-related conditions

This World Hepatitis Day we are focussing on testing. Early detection of viral hepatitis is vital to prevent avoidable deaths, like those caused by liver cancer.  Hepatitis B increases liver cancer risk by …

World Hepatitis Day 2025 – It’s Time for Action: Testing Saves Lives

In Australia, there are two diseases which, together, kill nearly 1000 people every year. They affect close to 300,000 people and are also the leading causes of rising liver cancer …

‘Malhotra Syndrome’: What is it?

A study recently published by a gastroenterology research team in India, has identified a new ”phobia’ in people who have been cured of hepatitis C – the fear of reinfection. …

A Promising New Approach to Treating Potentially Deadly Liver Disease

An experimental new treatment is showing early promise in the fight against liver fibrosis – a serious condition that affects millions.

Transforming Hepatitis B Care: WHO Takes the Lead

Momentum is growing to simplify and expand treatment criteria so that more people with chronic hepatitis B will be treated.

Can a Parent’s HBV Affect Their Newborn’s Heart?

Studies have shown a higher rate of congenital heart disease in infants born to parents with hepatitis B.

Measles & Your Liver: Get Vaccinated!

With the rise of measles in the US, it's useful to know that measles can cause liver dysfunction.

Need to Act on Hepatitis D Now

The Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has recently rejected an application for a new drug, bulevirtide, to be available at subsidised rates for treatment of hepatitis D, despite submissions from …

AIVL Health and Human Rights Summit

In the past AIVL summits and AGMs were in Canberra because that’s where the AIVL offices were situated. We needed somewhere fresh, and Adelaide turned out to be perfect.

World Hepatitis Testing Week

The first ever World Hepatitis Testing Week starts on 18 November. Inspired by the European Testing Week campaign which had been running twice a year since 2013, World Hepatitis Testing …

Why is Liver Cancer Rate Still Rising?

As we mark Liver Cancer Awareness Month, one question jumps out: Why is the rate of liver cancer increasing when there are effective ways to prevent it? The biggest risk …

Does Pollution Make Hepatitis Worse?

Man-made environmental pollution is known as a significant danger to human health. Globally, air pollution kills more than 8 million people annually, and the particulate matter caused by Australia’s climate …

Migration: Improved Prospects for People Living with Hepatitis B

Changes to Australia’s migration laws have lowered the barriers to permanent residency for people living with hepatitis B. These changes come after years of lobbying by advocacy groups. The Australian …

Ready for Your Appointments?

Being prepared for medical appointments, knowing what to expect and how to ask the most useful questions can lessen the stress.