Ghana must focus on winning the fight against hepatitis | Health24
Ghana must urgently implement strategies to tackle the high burden of viral hepatitis if it's to fulfil global targets of eliminating the disease by 2030.
Organ network mapping a path to more fair liver transplants | Health24
Where a US patient lives affects odds of a timely liver transplant, but a proposed new map is intended to make the wait fairer.
Hepatitis B and HIV combo may promote liver cancer | Health24
Liver cancer in Africans tends to occur between the ages of 30 and 40. But a study has found that it occurs at a significantly younger age in those infected with HIV and hepatitis B.
Sharing 'snorting straws' spreads hepatitis C | Health24
The use of snorting straws for drug use is a common practice, especially for those who prefer that method over intravenous drug use.
Hepatitis outstrips Aids, TB and malaria as killer | Health24
Whereas deaths from many infectious diseases – such as TB and malaria – have dropped since 1990, viral hepatitis deaths have risen.
FDA approves Zepatier for Hepatitis C | Health24
Zepatier, a combination of elbasavir and grazoprevir, has been approved by the U.S. FDA to treat chronic infection with hepatitis C for genotypes 1 and 4.
How the doctor would cure a hangover | Health24
Nothing beats a night out on the town every once in a while, but waking up with a pounding head the next morning is quite a comedown. Dr Owen Wiese explains how a doctor would treat your hangover.
Many With hepatitis C missing out on treatment | Health24
A new study suggests that many U.S hepatitis C patients get "lost" in the healthcare system, with only 27% of patients in care and only 15% receiving treatment.
How phospholipids boost liver health | Health24
Increasing your intake of dietary phospholipids could improve the health of your liver, protecting it from diseases caused by poor lifestyle choices.
Don't wreck your liver or your reputation | Health24
It’s that time of the year again – invitations pour in for drinks after work, long, boozy lunches and nights out on the town with garrulous people brandishing company credit cards.
High GI foods can damage liver | Health24
A study shows that people who eat lots of high GI foods run a greater risk of developing a condition that can lead to liver failure and death.