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Scientists uncovered the structure of the key protein for a future hepatitis C vaccine – here's how they did it

The hepatitis C virus, or HCV, causes a chronic liver infection that can lead to permanent liver scarring and, in dire cases, cancer. It affects around 71 million people worldwide and causes approximately 400,000 deaths each year. While treatments are available for HCV-related infections, they are expensive, hard to access…

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18 food items urgently recalled from supermarkets including Dunnes, Tesco, SuperValu, Lidl and more

Chicken fillets, crisps, lasagne and ice cream are among the items that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued urgent recall notices for. Some of the affected products were for sale in Tesco, SuperValu, Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi and other shops across Ireland.

Irish Mirror

Urgent recall for chicken, beer and ice cream sold in Ireland amid potential serious health risk

Chicken, beer and ice cream are among the items that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued urgent recall notices for. Some of the affected products were for sale in Tesco, SuperValu, Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi and other shops.

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Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing a comprehensive initiative to fight hepatitis C that would streamline testing and treatment and secure an agreement with drugmakers to bring down the cost of treatment of the disease, which has spiked during the pandemic.

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Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan - Roll Call

Treatments for the hepatitis C have been around since 2013, but high costs and red have slowed efforts to stop the spread.

Roll Call

Thousands of Scots set to receive blood scandal compensation by end of month

THOUSANDS of Scots who were infected with hepatitis C or HIV by the NHS will receive £100,000 by the end of the month, the UK Government has…

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Scots infected with HIV and hepatitis in NHS blood scandal to get £100,000 compensation within days

Patients who were infected with Hepatitis C or HIV in the 1970s and 80s - or their partners - will get the interim compensation payment next week.

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Thousands of people given HIV and hepatitis infected blood by NHS to receive £100,000 interim compensation payments

As many as 30,000 people were caught up in the contaminated blood scandal

Wales Online

Scottish minister welcomes interim blood scandal compensation payments

It is estimated about 3,000 people in Scotland were infected with Hepatitis C through NHS blood or blood products in the 1970s through to 1991.

The Independent UK

As hepatitis C proliferates, states lift barriers to treatment

While national efforts to eliminate hepatitis C have faced setbacks because of increased drug use, the impact of COVID-19 and insurance complications, there’s a bright spot: Some states are now making it easier for patients to treat the disease.

Tribune News Service

As hepatitis C proliferates, states lift barriers to treatment - Roll Call

States that have traditionally imposed restrictions to costly hepatitis drugs are now lifting those barriers.

Roll Call

Rajasthan: 3 borewells shut down after deaths of NEET aspirant due to Hepatitis in Kota

JAIPUR: Three borewells which were being used for supplying water for drinking purposes at a coaching institute in Jawahar Nagar, where a NEET aspirant who was studying at the same coaching centre had allegedly died of hepatic encephalopathy, have been closed, after health department officials allegedly found that the water…

The Times of India

Who can and can’t give blood?

As the NHS issues an amber alert because of a shortage of blood supply, we look at who can and can’t donate blood

Evening Standard

Specialist community nurse appointed in blood test drive to combat Hepatitis C

The fight against blood borne viruses (BBVs) is being stepped up in Forth Valley. A specialist community nurse has been appointed and increased outreach services introduced, including visits to Salvation Army premises and homeless units. The drive

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Why blueberries can make people sick

This is not the first time berries have given New Zealanders hepatitis. Dr Mark Thomas explains how it happens.

Irish Mirror

Chicken, beer and yoghurt in full list of food recalled by Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl and more Irish shops

Chicken, beer and yoghurt are among the items that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled over food safety fears. Some of the affected products were for sale in Tesco, SuperValu, Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi and other shops across Ireland.

The Independent UK

Last of infected blood victims’ evidence heard in ‘significant milestone’

Thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Blood scandal victim slams NHS for not 'learning from its mistakes'

Andrew Bragg, a Newcastle University graduate and patient at the city's hospitals, has told the Infected Blood Inquiry how his experience with the NHS makes him doubt its commitment to learn from mistakes.

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Thumbs down to ‘middle finger’ health campaign in New Zealand

Hepatitis C awareness ads that feature smiling actors raising their middle fingers are deemed too offensive to be aired

Irish Mirror

Dunnes, Tesco, Lidl and more Irish supermarkets refunding fruit, crisps and other 'unsafe' food

Dublin Live

SuperValu issues urgent recall for popular lunch product sold in all stores after label error

The Food Safety Authority said the batch affected may be unsafe for some consumers

The National (Scotland)

Hepatitis A found in product as 'do not eat' warning issued

Symptoms caused by Hepatitis A usually include fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, dark-coloured urine and jaundice

Irish Mirror

Porridge, fruit, biscuits and more food to bin as Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco and more shops issue recalls

Irish Mirror

More batches of popular breakfast items added to urgent recall alert over presence of Hepatitis A

"Hepatitis A infection is an acute disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus"

Irish Mirror

Hepatitis A found in food products as urgent recall alert issued for popular breakfast items

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