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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 | History Defined

NHS push to stamp out ‘silent killer’ with at-home testing

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The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

The Independent UK

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EU agencies seek to combat viral hepatitis in European prisons

EU agencies launch toolkit to combat hepatitis B and C in prisons, tackling drug-related transmission and implementation challenges.

Euronews

How machine learning can help discover drugs against hepatitis C

Every year, the hepatitis C virus affects more than 200 million across the world. The infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease, including chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Newslaundry

Liver cancer cases could double by 2050. A new study says 60% are preventable

Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.

Euronews

Lifestyle changes and vaccination ‘could prevent most liver cancer cases’

Lancet Commission says three in five cases preventable with action on obesity, alcohol and hepatitis

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Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, health authorities warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

Euronews

‘Changed my life’: hepatitis treatment offers hope but not enough receiving care, report finds

People like David Clune have been saved by medical breakthroughs, but many still don’t know the risks or can’t access doctors

The Guardian - AU

I’m a doctor. This is what you need to know about hepatitis.

Hepatitis is a common - but misunderstood - infection

The Independent UK

FDA Lifts Pause On Kezar's Liver Drug Trial—Next Stop Lupus Study

The Division of Hepatology and Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lifted the partial clinical hold on Kezar Life Sciences Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:KZR) completed PORTOLA Phase 2a trial evaluating zetomipzomib in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).

Benzinga

Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug

The Independent UK

Just back from holiday and not feeling well? Here are the symptoms you should take seriously

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness?

The Conversation

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.

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Evening Standard

What is the infected blood scandal?

It is widely regarded as the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.

Evening Standard

Infected blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays, scathing new report finds

Chairman of inquiry into scandal say just 460 people receiving compensation ‘profoundly unsatisfactory’ as he calls for ‘faster and fairer’ compensation for victims

The Independent UK

Failures in compensation scheme for infected blood laid bare in report

The probe into the scandal held special hearings in May about recompense for victims.

The Guardian - US

US pediatricians criticize RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel: ‘Truly an embarrassment’

Pediatric health experts slam ACIP’s plans to reassess current vaccination schedules for children

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GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims

Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware

The Independent UK

NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims

People will be asked about their blood transfusion history before 1996 when they register with a GP.

Evening Standard

Nothing can ‘put right’ infected blood delay damage, minister says

More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, after receiving contaminated blood.

Euronews

Hepatitis A is spreading rapidly in the Czech Republic with 6 deaths so far. Here’s what we know

The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.

Evening Standard

‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

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