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UGANDA: Hepatitis E spreads, IDPs most vulnerable
Photo: Charles Akena/IRIN A medical officer attends to a child suspected to be infected with Hepatitis E at a health centre in Kitgum PADER, 13 October 2008 (IRIN) - Hepatitis E is on the increase in Uganda's northern district of Pader, where it has

Hepatitis B: Symptoms and treatment
Hepatitis B (Hep B, HBV) What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. One of the primary causes of hepatitis is a viral infection. There are several viruses that may cause acute hepatitis (temporary liver inflammation), or chronic hepatitis

The cost-effectiveness of using hepatitis A/B combined vaccine versus hepatitis B vaccine alone for high-risk heterosexuals
Rein DB et al. - According to estimates, vaccinating with combination vaccine resulted in a cost of $120,000 per quality adjusted life year gained (2.79 times the 2005 United States Gross Domestic Product per capita), a ratio that is less favorable than

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The Hepatitis Vaccine That Does Double Duty
People who have Hepatitis C and have not been vaccinated against Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B could benefit from the combined hepatitis vaccine....

Medical Spas May Pose Hepatitis Risk
Since medical spas are offering more treatments involving the use of needles, the potential for Hepatitis C transmission is rising. Learn about some of the spa treatment techniques that pose hepatitis transmission dangers, as well as five ways to increase...

Hepatitis B Treatment May Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk
While several theories are attempting to explain the connection, scientists are unsure why those with Hepatitis B appear to have a 2 1/2 fold increase in risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Once the link is understood, Hepatitis B treatment may...

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Independence, OH

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Youngstown and all surrounding areas.

Group Name: American Liver Foundation
Northern Ohio Chapter
Address: 5755 Granger Rd
Independence, OH 44131.1455
Suite/Room: Independence Tower
Lower Level Conference Room
Meets On: 2nd Thursday
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Contact Person: Lisa Craig
Phone: 216.635.2780
or 866.OHIO.ALF

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