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Scientists divided over device that 'remotely detects hepatitis C'
Developers say C-Fast – developed from bomb detection technology – will revolutionise diagnosis of other diseasesThe device the doctor held in his hand was not a contraption you expect to find in a rural hospital near the banks of the Nile.For a start, it was adapted from a bomb detector used by the Egyptian army. Second, it looked like the antenna for a car radio. Third, and most bizarrely, it could – the doctor claimed – remotely detect the presence of liver disease in patients sitting several feet away, within seconds.The antenna was a prototype for a device called C-Fast. If its Egyptian developers are to be be...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 25, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Patrick Kingsley Tags: Middle East and North Africa World news Egypt guardian.co.uk Medical research Society Features Hepatitis C Science Source Type: news

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Associated With High Concentrations Of HBV In The Blood
Researchers from Germany have found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with high levels of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. Findings published online in Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, suggest seasonal fluctuations in vitamin D and HBV levels point to a link in these variables among patients with chronic HBV. While highly effective vaccines are available, HBV still remains one of the most significant infectious diseases worldwide...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Source Type: news

Genotypes of hepatitis C virus in the Indian sub-continent: A decade-long experience from a tertiary care hospital in South India
Conclusions: In this study spanning a decade, HCV genotype 3 and genotype 1 were found to be the predominant genotypes in the Indian sub-continent. Genotype 4 and genotype 6 appeared to show some geographic restriction. A continued monitoring of HCV genotypes is essential for the optimum management of these chronically infected patients. In addition, knowledge of circulating genotypes could impact on future vaccine formulations.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - September 25, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: J ChristdasJ SivakumarJ DavidHDJ DanielS RaghuramanP Abraham Source Type: research

The immunogenicity of a single dose of hepatitis a virus vaccines (havrix® and epaxal®) in korean young adults.
Conclusion: The seroconversion rate of single-dose HAV vaccines was low in men, particularly in those who received Epaxal. Our results suggest that gender effects should be considered when comparing the immunogenicity of different HAV vaccines. PMID: 24339297 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - December 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lim J, Song YJ, Park WS, Sohn H, Lee MS, Shin DH, Kim CB, Kim H, Oh GJ, Ki M Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research

Does paying drug users boost hep B jab uptake?
Conclusion This was a well-designed study which found that a small cash incentive offered to drug users receiving treatment increases the likelihood that they completed a course of injections to protect them against hepatitis B. However, it should be noted that about half the patients receiving cash incentives did not complete the vaccinations. As the authors point out, more research is needed to improve on the method. It should also be noted that this trial involved patients already receiving treatment for drug addiction. These patients are more likely to be motivated to receive vaccinations than injecting drug users wh...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Medication Source Type: news

Quality of hepatitis C care at an urban tertiary care medical center.
Conclusions. Quality of care is improving, but it remains suboptimal. Initiatives are needed to increase QI completion. PMID: 24858880 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - May 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Assoumou SA, Huang W, Horsburgh CR, Mus, Linas BP Tags: J Health Care Poor Underserved Source Type: research

The Salk Polio Vaccine: A Medical Miracle Turns 60
Title: The Salk Polio Vaccine: A Medical Miracle Turns 60Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/1/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/1/2014 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - December 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B in China
Abstract The vaccination program against hepatitis B virus (HBV) has greatly reduced the incidence of HBV infection. However, almost one-fourth of the HBV infected patients worldwide are still located in China. The healthcare burden from chronic HBV infection is a big challenge for the Chinese government and clinicians. Antiviral therapy plays a central role in controlling chronic HBV infection and preventing the disease progression. However, due to the specific economic and medical system issues, the first-line antiviral agents recommended by the AASLD and EASL have not been widely used for Chinese patients. ...
Source: Medical Microbiology and Immunology - December 25, 2014 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of non-responsiveness to an indigenous recombinant hepatitis B vaccine: A study among South Indian health care workers in a tertiary hospital
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that non-response to HBV vaccine is not a major impediment to prevent HAHI. Robust seroprotection rates can be achieved using this indigenous HBV vaccine. However, gender and BMI might influence the level of anti-HBs titers. We recommend the use of this cost effective HBV vaccine as well as postvaccination anti-HBs testing to prevent HAHI among HCWs.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 6, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: RJ ThomasGJ FletcherH KirupakaranMP ChackoS ThenmozhiCE EapenG ChandyP Abraham Source Type: research

Prevalence of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in the patients presenting with acute viral hepatitis
Conclusion: Though the prevalence of HAV is much higher than that of HEV, co-infection rate of 11.5% mandates the screening for HEV which will be of immense importance in pregnant women and improving levels of personal hygiene among higher socio-economic population. These data will be essential for planning of future vaccination strategies and for better sanitation programme in this part of the country.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 6, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: A JoonP RaoSM ShenoyS Baliga Source Type: research

Mother to child transmission of hepatitis B virus: A cause for concern
This report illustrates the need for active screening of HBV in pregnant women and implementation of HBV vaccine across all states in India to reduce the burden of disease.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 6, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: AM IsmailA RaghavendranJ SivakumarM RadhakrishnanW RoseP Abraham Source Type: research

Hepatitis E Vaccine Effective and Long Lasting Hepatitis E Vaccine Effective and Long Lasting
The hepatitis E vaccine was effective, and the protection it provided lasted for up to 4.5 years after vaccination, a long-term study showed. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Hepatitis E: A disease of reemerging importance
Publication date: Available online 12 March 2015 Source:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association Author(s): Siddharth Sridhar , Susanna K.P. Lau , Patrick C.Y. Woo Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. Originally considered to be restricted to humans, it is now clear that HEV and HEV-like viruses have several animal reservoirs with complex ecology and genetic diversity, as exemplified by the recent discovery of HEV in dromedaries, a previously underestimated reservoir of zoonotic viruses prior to the emergence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus. Zoonotic food...
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - March 13, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Celiac Disease Lowers Hepatitis B Vaccine ResponseCeliac Disease Lowers Hepatitis B Vaccine Response
In children with celiac disease, immunologic response to the hepatitis B vaccine is impaired, even after a gluten-free diet or a booster, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

New blood test for viral infections shows promise
Conclusion This research has developed a test that is able to identify past viral infections using a small sample of blood, giving an insight into a person's history of viral infections. The test could theoretically be expanded to cover other types of organisms that cause human disease, such as bacteria. No test is perfect, however, and there were some cases where a known infection was not identified (false negative) and where an infection was picked up that was not thought to have really occurred (false positive). The test detects antibodies generated in response to viruses as the result of vaccination. Antibody response...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Source Type: news