Living with Hepatitis

Spreading the Word about Hepatitis B and D

Adrian Hicks wants to shout out to the world: If you have hepatitis B, don’t ignore it… do something, your life may depend on it! Adrian lives with not one …

My Health Record: BBV results now recorded by default

Recent changes to the processing of pathology reports for My Health Record has elevated the importance of pre-test counselling around implications of test results, where to go for further information, …

In Our Library: Post Cure – life after hepatitis C

The long-awaited direct-acting antivirals have had significant benefits, with those cured facing much better outcomes than people who have not been treated. However, a number of challenges threaten to undermine the …

Hep C & Mental Illness: New Link Discovered

The blood–brain barrier is a hugely effective “wall” that protects the brain from pathogens in a person’s body. It’s like a highly selective, very fine sieve that allows vital nutrients …

Improving Surveillance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Australia

The incidence of primary liver cancer in Australia has quadrupled since 1982—faster than any other cancer. Yet, the 5-year survival remains just 22%, in stark contrast to countries like Japan, …

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.