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May 18

Hepatitis B: Treatment and care for a chronic condition

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Viral hepatitis includes both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Na Li, MD, PhD, explains that there have been promising medical advancements to cure hepatitis C, while hepatitis B presents more challenges.

As a chronic condition, medications are used to manage hepatitis B, depending on the particular phase of infection, as well as other existing medical conditions or infections such as hepatitis C or HIV. Dr. Li emphasizes the need for monitoring patients with past or current hepatitis B infections, because there is greater risk of cancer. In addition, chemotherapy may reactivate hepatitis B.

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Chronic Hepatitis B: A Search for a Cure
Steven-Huy Han, MD, UCLA
6th Annual UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium | March 9-10, 2018
Learn more about the UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases: https://www.uclahealth.org/gastro
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Oct 25

Chronic Disease

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Chronic disease is everywhere. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is helping communities everywhere make changes to prevent chronic diseases in the future. Through various programs, we’re already seeing a difference. Together, we can help Americans live longer, healthier lives.

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This animation describes the cause, symptoms, and factors in the development of Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
To learn more visit http://www.YouAndIBD.com