hepatitis b

Experimental Drug Successfully Suppresses Virus to Undetectable Levels in Clinical Trials

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An experimental therapeutic vaccine, known as bepirovirsen, has shown potential in achieving a “functional cure” for chronic hepatitis B, according to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Clinical trials indicate that approximately 1 in 5 patients treated with the investigational drug maintained low levels of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) after treatment, … Read more

Puerto Rico Pediatricians Defend Childhood Vaccinations Following New CDC Guidelines

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Recent⁢ guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ⁤regarding childhood vaccinations has sparked discussion among ⁢pediatricians and public health officials. Specifically, the⁢ CDC has adjusted its recommended immunization⁤ schedule, leading to a reduction in the number of routinely administered vaccines for children.This shift, occurring as of January 12, 2026, prompts the vital … Read more