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Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Jan. 30 – A new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that popular cholesterol lowering statins may also lower the risk for liver cancer in people with HBV, although regular liver function tests are required to prevent a potentially dangerous rise in liver enzymes. Read more.
Test For Liver Damage Uses Blood Sample Instead of Biopsy
Jan. 30 – The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis test, developed by Siemens, is used to diagnose liver damage with a blood test rather than a biopsy and in less time. Read more.
Infection Control Training Mandated at Assisted Living Centers
Jan. 30 – State mandated training is underway in an effort to deal with an increasing number of hepatitis B outbreaks caused by faulty diabetes care in assisted living centers. Read more.
Booster Vaccination Recommended For HBV Immunity in Children With IBD
Jan. 30 – Due to the risk of HBV infection in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), patients should be screened for HBV at the time of IBD diagnosis, and an HBV booster dose considered in patients without protective antibodies. Read more.
HBF Happenings
2011 HBF Annual Report Now Available Online!
Read about the achievements of the Hepatitis B Foundation as it celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2011. Download now.
HBF Consensus Recommendations for Primary Care Providers Published
Merck Donates Natural Products Library to Hepatitis B Foundation’s Research Institute
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