A recent study has revealed that the cause of Beethoven’s death was probably a hepatitis B infection, exacerbated by his drinking and numerous risk factors for liver disease. Previous theories suggested that lead poisoning could have been responsible for his death. This new information sheds light on the health problems of one of the greatest musicians and helps us better understand the challenges he faced during his lifetime. #Beethoven #hepatitisB #health https://www.sciencealert.com/dna-from-beethovens-hair-reveals-surprise-almost-200-years-later

Anstieg der übermittelten #HepatitisB- und #HepatitisC-Fälle in Deutschland im Jahr 2022

Mögliche Ursachen:
- Einführung des HBV- und HCV-Screenings
- Einführung der elektronischen Labormeldungen über #DEMIS
- Fluchtmigration aus der Ukraine

Mehr im #EpidBull
➡️ https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/EpidBull/Archiv/2023/31/Art_01.html

To stop the rise of ‘silent disease’, healthcare moves closer to communities https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/to-stop-the-rise-of-silent-disease-healthcare-moves-closer-to-communities/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #fiberscan #Hepatitis #hepatitisB #hepatitisC #liver

#HCPs: Explore @cdchep’s updated #HepatitisB screening and testing recommendations to ensure your #pregnant patients are protected from #HepB: https://bit.ly/41ZzxH2

#HCPs: @cdchep recommends universal vaccination of adult patients through age 59 against #HepatitisB, along with patients 60 and older with risk factors for #HepB.

This #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, make sure your patients are protected against hep B: https://bit.ly/3KU7ykr

#HCPs: @cdchep recommends universal vaccination of adult patients through age 59 against #HepatitisB, along with patients 60 and older with risk factors for #HepB.

This #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, make sure your patients are protected against hep B: https://bit.ly/3KU7ykr

#HCPs: @cdchep recommends universal #vaccination of your adult patients through age 59 against #HepatitisB, along with patients 60 and older with risk factors for #HepB.

Learn more this National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day: https://bit.ly/32BKUri

NEW: @cdchep recommends you get tested for #HepatitisB at least once in your life.

Learn more about #HepB: https://bit.ly/2mBlczG

NEW: @cdchep recommends you test all adult patients for #HepatitisB at least once in their lifetime.

Learn more about the updated #HepB recommendation: https://bit.ly/41ZzxH2

NEW: @cdchep recommends all adults get tested for #HepatitisB at least once in their lifetime. Have you been tested for #HepB?
Learn more about why you should get this important test: https://bit.ly/2mBlczG

CDC recommends that all adults get tested for #HepatitisB at least once in their life. Ask your doctor if you’ve been tested. Learn more: http://bit.ly/rr7201a1 @CDCMMWR

#HepatitisB

RT @theliverdr@twitter.com

@sengupso@twitter.com Not this one. This one.
//Functional cure of hepatitis B is defined as sustained undetectable circulating HBsAg and HBV DNA after a finite course of treatment//
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35589248/

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/theliverdr/status/1596483450483064832

Tens of thousands of Toronto students behind on essential vaccines https://bit.ly/35HduN7 #HPV #topoli #Vaccines #HepatitisB #Toronto #Vaccination #onpoli

La salud parte importante para el buen desenvolvimiento de nuestros profesionales en el cumplimiento de las misiones.
Este comando, realizó jornada de vacunación contra la TOXOIDE, INFLUENZA Y HEPATITIS B a todo su personal profesional militar, en las instalaciones del @311BOLIVAR

#VenezuelaProduceEnPrevención #hepatitisb #influenzavirusa #VacunacionAntigripal #alimentaciónsaludable

Interesting result. But definitely falls into the "don't try this at home" category. In a trial in Singapore's NUH (National University Hospital), a patient with chronic Hepatitis B stopped taking medication. His immune system then cleared the virus from his system by itself.

#Medicine #Singapore #Diseases #HepatitisB

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hepatitis-b-nuh-cures-patient-stop-medication-trial-11619346