Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, officially known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). That’s according to a study published ...

Aligos Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on improving patient outcomes through best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases. The company is dedicated to educating ...

"HDV should not be managed as a uniform condition. Sex-related differences matter." — Loreta A. Kondili, MD, National Center for Global Health, Italian Institute of Health, Rome “HDV is the most ...

In the most rigorous trial to date, oral silymarin was not superior to placebo in decreasing disease activity. Silymarin is a botanical extract of milk thistle commonly used by patients with liver ...

Researchers identify specific immune markers, like activated monocytes and cytokines, that drive cognitive decline after viral infections across various diseases.

One of the most common viruses in the world, Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV is a member of the herpes virus family, also known as herpesvirus 4. Herpes viruses have been with humans for a very, very long ...

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A highly contagious respiratory virus, HMPV, is spreading on the West Coast and beyond. Experts warn of symptoms, severe risks and how to protect yourself.

Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries, especially the African and Western Pacific regions.