Global epidemiology and genetics of hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading cancers worldwide. Classically, HCC
develops in genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to risk factors, especially in …
develops in genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to risk factors, especially in …
Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AL Funk, Y Lu, K Yoshida, T Zhao… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background To eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV),
peripartum antiviral prophylaxis might be required for pregnant women infected with HBV …
peripartum antiviral prophylaxis might be required for pregnant women infected with HBV …
Hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa: strategies to achieve the 2030 elimination targets
CW Spearman, M Afihene, R Ally, B Apica… - The lancet …, 2017 - thelancet.com
The WHO global health sector strategy on viral hepatitis, created in May, 2016, aims to
achieve a 90% reduction in new cases of chronic hepatitis B and C and a 65% reduction in …
achieve a 90% reduction in new cases of chronic hepatitis B and C and a 65% reduction in …
Lives saved with vaccination for 10 pathogens across 112 countries in a pre-COVID-19 world
Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions. We
investigate the impact of vaccination activities for Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis …
investigate the impact of vaccination activities for Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis …
Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis
P Boucheron, Y Lu, K Yoshida, T Zhao… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV)
involves neonatal immunoprophylaxis, with a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine and immune …
involves neonatal immunoprophylaxis, with a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine and immune …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of the timely birth dose vaccine on the global elimination of hepatitis B
MJ de Villiers, S Nayagam, TB Hallett - Nature communications, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract In 2016 the World Health Organization set the goal of eliminating hepatitis B
globally by 2030. Horizontal transmission has been greatly reduced in most countries by …
globally by 2030. Horizontal transmission has been greatly reduced in most countries by …
Residual risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus infection despite timely birth-dose vaccination in Cameroon (ANRS 12303): a single-centre …
Y Shimakawa, P Veillon, J Birguel, A Pivert… - The Lancet global …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Summary Background In sub-Saharan Africa, administration of hepatitis B virus (HBV) birth-
dose vaccines remains suboptimal. Evidence is scarce on whether African countries should …
dose vaccines remains suboptimal. Evidence is scarce on whether African countries should …
Implementation approaches for introducing and overcoming barriers to hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa
ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), chronic viral hepatitis B (HBV) affects more than
60 million people. Mother-to-child transmission is a major contributor to the ongoing HBV …
60 million people. Mother-to-child transmission is a major contributor to the ongoing HBV …
Arresting vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus (AVERT-HBV) in pregnant women and their neonates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a feasibility study
P Thompson, CE Morgan, P Ngimbi… - The Lancet Global …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains endemic throughout sub-Saharan
Africa despite the widespread availability of effective childhood vaccines. In the Democratic …
Africa despite the widespread availability of effective childhood vaccines. In the Democratic …
[HTML][HTML] Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis and hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa
Triple elimination is an initiative supporting the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of
three diseases–human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, syphilis and hepatitis B …
three diseases–human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, syphilis and hepatitis B …