Tag: hepatitis B
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Addressing Liver Cancer in Baguio City: CHSO Highlights and Prevention
Liver Cancer in Baguio City: A Public Health Priority The City Health Services Office (CHSO) in Baguio City has released alarming findings: liver cancer remains a serious public health concern and ranked as the fifth most common cause of death in the city last year. This status underscores the need for heightened awareness, early detection,…
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Identification of Novel TERT Promoter Mutations in Chronic Hepatitis B and Their Link to Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Background: Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Risk Liver cancer remains a major global health challenge, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) being the most common form. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a well-established driver of HCC, contributing to carcinogenesis through chronic inflammation, liver injury, and genomic instability. In recent years, researchers have turned a spotlight…
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Identification of Novel TERT Promoter Mutations in Chronic Hepatitis B
Introduction Chronic Hepatitis B infection remains a major global health challenge, with a well-established link to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Recent research has turned its attention to the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter, a genomic region that regulates telomerase activity and cellular immortality. While TERT promoter mutations have been documented in various cancers, their role in…
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Identification of Novel TERT Promoter Mutations in Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk
Introduction Liver cancer remains a major global health challenge, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as its most common form. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading driver of HCC, particularly in regions with high HBV prevalence. Recent research has focused on the genetic and molecular underpinnings of HBV-related liver cancer, including alterations in the…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on Key Vaccine as CDC Cuts Doses — What It Means
What changed this week? In a striking policy shift, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a reduction in the number of vaccines it recommends for all children. The move aims to streamline the immunization schedule and reduce the burden of multiple shots, while continuing to protect against serious diseases. Among the vaccines…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on Key Vaccine as CDC Shrinks Schedule
Background: A major shift in the childhood vaccine schedule In a move that drew immediate attention from health officials and parents alike, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a reduction in the number of vaccines it recommends for children. The change marks an unprecedented reset of the standard immunization timetable and has…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on a Key Vaccine as Nations Rush to Vaccinate
Overview: A Controversial Stance Amid Guideline Changes The debate around vaccines has surged anew as a high-profile public figure, RFK Jr., expressed skepticism about a key childhood vaccine. This comes on the heels of a sweeping policy update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which drastically reduced the number of vaccines the…
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Goats and Soda: CDC Cuts Down on Childhood Vaccines — Hepatitis B at Birth Highlighted
Overview: A significant shift in the childhood immunization schedule In a move described by public health officials as unprecedented, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the total number of vaccines recommended for all children. This policy change, announced on a Monday, alters the standard immunization schedule that families have followed for…
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RFK Jr. Cast Doubt on a Key Vaccine as CDC Cuts Recommendations: A Country Watches
Overview: A Major Shift in the U.S. Vaccine Schedule In a move that has sparked debate across health circles and political discourse, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The changes affect several vaccines, including the hepatitis B vaccine, a three-dose…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on a Key Vaccine as CDC Reduces Child Immunization Schedule
RFK Jr. Cast Doubt on a Key Vaccine Amid a Major CDC Policy Shift In a move that has reignited debates about vaccines and public health policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a notable reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Among the vaccines affected is the hepatitis…