The other is a three-dose vaccine that protects against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B. The combination vaccine is only available for people 18 and older. The US Centers for Disease Control and ...

Hepatitis B is a liver infection that inflames the organ and impacts its ability to function. It can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), and is estimated to impact between 880,000 ...

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a long-term infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). While acute hepatitis B infection is often resolved by the immune system, CHB occurs when the ...

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The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released an updated clinical practice guideline on the prevention of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in at-risk persons. The document ...

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of global trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities in the Hepatitis B clinical research ecosystem. The report leverages Novotech’s extensive ...

Vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus in the WHO African region: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Global Health , 2025; 13 (3): e447 DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00506-0 Cite ...

The hepatitis B vaccine protects against liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This virus is highly contagious and can spread through exposure to blood, semen, and other bodily ...

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GSK has terminated a phase 1/2 hepatitis B trial after the therapeutic vaccine regimen failed to meet the efficacy endpoint, denting the company’s hopes of creating a functional cure for the ...

Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation (swelling) in your liver. Hepatitis B is liver inflammation caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Inflammation can damage your liver.