New #justB stories out now! |
Real personal stories are the most important and effective way we communicate to the world why it is important to care about hepatitis B.
By telling these stories we are combating stigma and discrimination and personifying the reasons why we need to keep working toward a cure. These five new stories are beacons of hope and we are so proud of our brave #justB storytellers.
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HepBcommunity Research Showcase deadline extended! |
We are pleased to announce the Inaugural 2022 HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase! Hepatitis B researchers in basic, translational, clinical, public health or social science are invited to showcase their research to encourage dialogue between the scientific and affected communities. There are monetary prizes for researchers with the most engaging discussions!
Forum members are invited to ask questions and cast votes to decide on the most engaging research. Members can win monetary prizes for posting the best questions! Research must be posted by June 20, voting closes July 4.
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In case you missed it: Sharing Our Journey |
Did you miss the Hepatitis B Foundation's recent Sharing Our Journey Interactive Panel Discussion with our top leaders?
No worries!
We have it recorded and ready for you to hear from people who are working toward a cure for hepatitis B right now!
Watch the presentation here.
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New Hepatitis B Information Guide |
We have a new full service guide to help anyone who wants to learn more about hepatitis B.
The guide will help people understand their diagnosis, find helpful resources understand treatment options and more!
Access the guide for free right now here.
If you want to support important initiatives such as the creation of this guide, please donate here.
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Consult corner: What blood tests are important? |
Welcome to Consult Corner, where we answer some of the most commonly asked questions!
This month's question: What blood tests are important to diagnose and evaluate my hepatitis B infection?
In order to understand your hepatitis B status, it is important that your doctor order the hepatitis B blood panel. This panel includes three basic biomarkers, but only one sample of blood is needed. Make sure you request a written copy of your blood test results so that you fully understand what tests were ordered and the actual results of each. Also, be sure to have your doctor clearly explain the results to you so that you fully understand your situation.
The three-part blood test includes the following:
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
- Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs)
- Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb or anti-HBc)
Learn more about these tests here.
If you are interested in learning more about topics like this, please join the HepBcommunity online forum here.
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New "B Heppy" podcast: What are community organizations doing to address hepatitis B? |
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Jane Pan with HBI-DC and Becky Nguyen with the Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation talk with B Heppy about their organizations, what they do, their challenges and solutions, best practices, how they serve their community and where to find them. Public health professionals listen up, and people living with hepatitis B - feel free to reach out to these more localized organizations.
You can find the podcast episodes here or anywhere you get your podcasts .
AND, if you'd like to suggest a topic for B Heppy, please send an email to info@hepb.org.
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International HBV Meeting registration open!
Now accepting abstracts
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Registration and Abstract Submission Portals for the 2022 International HBV Meeting are now open.
This annual meeting, which is organized by the Hepatitis B Foundation, is the world's primary meeting of hepatitis B researchers.
This year's meeting will take place in person in Paris Sept. 18-22 and online.
Please visit www.hbvmeeting.org for meeting information, important deadlines and access to the Registration and Abstract Submission Portals.
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Hepatitis B online features continuing education for clinicians |
Hepatitis B Online is a free, up-to-date educational website for diagnosing, monitoring, managing and preventing hepatitis B infection. The site offers free CME credits and CNE contact hours, and features sections on hepatitis B medications and vaccinations, nine clinical calculators and progress tracking.
The site also hosts simplified clinical guidance for primary care providers developed in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary HBV Primary Care Workgroup. Hepatitis B Online is funded solely by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement and developed by the University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education and Assessment Program.
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Low cost medication programs in the U.S. |
We're excited that online discount pharmacies in the U.S. are offering medications such as entecavir and tenofovir at affordable prices.
DiRx Health and RX Outreach are working with the Hepatitis B Foundation to make these programs possible and make sure they are focusing on what hepatitis B patients need.
Learn more about these programs and others here.
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Run for hepatitis B at the New York City Marathon! |
The Hepatitis B Foundation has been selected as an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. Now we need your help!
We’re looking for runners to join our RUN 4 HEP B team. All RUN 4 HEP B team members will receive:
- Guaranteed race entry for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon,
- A personalized fundraising page to collect online donations,
- Fundraising support and guidance,
- Team branded gear and more!
Note: There is a $3,000 fundraising minimum to join RUN 4 HEP B.
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Pennsylvania DOH highlights the importance of
viral hepatitis awareness
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health joined advocates and residents with lived experiences on June 7, 2022, to highlight the importance of viral hepatitis awareness along with the success of syringe services programs.
Our Senior Vice President, Chari A. Cohen, DrPH, MPH, was among the speakers. "There are vaccines available to prevent hepatitis A and B and medicines to treat hepatitis B and C," she said.
"Bringing this awareness to all regions of the state, combined with syringe service programs is critical as we work towards eliminating viral hepatitis in Pennsylvania."
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Hepatitis B Foundation's publication pick of the month |
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The unvirtuous cycle of discrimination affecting people with hepatitis B: a multi-country qualitative assessment of key-informant perspectives
Freeland C, Mendola L, Cheng V, Cohen C, Wallace J
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The authors, including our senior vice president, Chari A. Cohen, DrPH, MPH, and our public health program director, Catherine Freeland, MPH, set out to investigate and describe hepatitis B related discrimination, document such discrimination worldwide and provide initial recommendations for future work on HBV discrimination using key informant interviews. The team identified potential key informants for interviews, such as community health leaders, public health scientists, physicians and researchers, many of whom were also living with hepatitis B. They were asked to describe their experiences with discrimination and challenges for people living with HBV.
The 17 people interviewed discussed explicit experiences with discrimination, how they reacted emotionally and the impact on health associated with the “unvirtuous cycle of discrimination.” All reported substantial quality of life implications and often poorer health outcomes resulting from discrimination. Those interviewed talked about the significant impact of HBV discrimination across education-based services in several countries plus military exclusion or removal for those found to have hepatitis B. The authors found evidence that hepatitis B discrimination has a significant impact, and it occurs in many aspects of life from education to job-seeking, to marriage and to travel among various countries. This study demonstrates the need for future research that can lead to policy change and protections for people living with and impacted by hepatitis B.
Note: You can find additional recommendations for relevant new journal articles here.
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June 23 - Blumberg Institute Seminar: Kamel Khalili PhD, Temple University
July 28 - World Hepatitis Day
Details pending
Sept. 11 - Bucks County Classic, Doylestown, Pa.
Details pending
Sept. 18-22 - International HBV Meeting
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Learn more about our research and education programs at www.hepb.org
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