A new breakthrough offers hope for a ‘functional cure’ of hepatitis B

The sneaky virus poses serious health threats if it goes on to become a chronic disease. Clinical trial results suggest a new ...
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CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn

Many medical organizations and frontline health care providers are grappling with a challenge they haven't had to face in many years: how to protect newborns against hepatitis B.Last week, a federal ...
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Bepirovirsen Shows Promise As Functional Cure For Hepatitis B

Bepirovirsen achieved functional cures in about 1 in 5 patients in global trials; FDA review is set for Oct. 26, 2026.

HIV, hepatitis testing urged for patients of a dental practice in Philadelphia, health department says

Patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square should be tested for hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health said Wednesday. The clinic at 255 South 17th Street Suite ...