New Haven, Conn. — Researchers at the Yale Liver Center found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier studies. They also discovered that higher levels of liver enzymes — proteins released when the liver is damaged — were associated with poorer outcomes for these patients,...
Tag: <span>chronic hepatitis</span>
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New test offers improved diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B
by Elsevier A report in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new and powerful laboratory tool that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The technique can simultaneously assess several indicators important for optimal patient management. A team of scientists has developed a highly sensitive coamplification at lower denaturation temperature...
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Genetic variation may increase risk of liver damage in patients with chronic hepatitis B
July 27, 2018, Westmead Institute for Medical Research A new study has shown that genetic variation may increase the risk of severe liver damage in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis B infection. First author Dr. Rasha El Sharkawy. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research Researchers from the Westmead Institute for Medical Research found that Caucasian...
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New strategy to cure chronic hepatitis B infection
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet and Hannover Medical School have published two studies that provide insights into how the immune system responds and helps to clear a hepatitis B infection after treatment interruption. The findings offer a framework for future tailored treatment strategies and are published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases and Journal of Hepatology. Chronic hepatitis B...