Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

A San Diego company has earned FDA clearance for a device that could make blood testing easier. Truvian Health’s device, TruVerus, uses a small amount of blood to return routine tests quickly. The ...

Altimmune said on Friday its experimental liver disease drug led to weight loss and improved markers for scarring and health of the organ based on non-invasive tests after 48 weeks of treatment in a ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Liver disease is a major global health problem, causing over two million deaths worldwide each year. While animal models have ...

Overcoming acquired treatment resistance is one of the major challenges in the fight against cancer. While combination ...

Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) are among the world’s most poisonous fungi, responsible for the majority of fatal ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by ...

The test works up to 75% faster than the currently available rapid test for hepatitis C virus, researchers said. The U.S.

The test takes just 15 minutes, 75 percent faster than current rapid test for the disease. The post Northwestern scientists ...

The FDA has approved three self-administered tests for the high-risk strains of HPV known to cause most cervical cancers.

The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has begun providing People Living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance coverage. The ...