Why World Hepatitis Day is July 28 | |
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The reason that World Hepatitis Day is celebrated every year on July 28 goes back almost a century.
On that date in 1925, Baruch S. Blumberg was born in Brooklyn, New York City.
Some years later, after serving in the U.S. Navy and earning his medical degree at Columbia University, Dr. Blumberg became intrigued by parasitology. That led him to conduct research in Nigeria and, “…it eventually led to the discovery of several new polymorphisms and, in due course, the hepatitis B virus.”
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For his breakthrough discovery of the hepatitis B virus, Dr. Blumberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1976. At that time, Dr. Blumberg wrote a brief but fascinating history of his life, with a substantial addition 30 years later, which are on the Nobel Prize website here. | |
Check out our new B the Voice storyboards to hear about real-life challenges people living with Hepatitis B face and how they overcome their obstacles. | | |
Click here to view the Storyboards. | |
Everyone can participate in a "research showcase" online | |
Submissions for the Second Annual HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase are in and voting has begun! Hep B researchers in basic, translational, clinical, public health or social science are sharing their research to encourage dialogue between the scientific and affected communities. | |
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You have a chance to ask questions and cast votes for the top research and even perhaps win a monetary prize for posting the best questions! Voting closes July 18. For details on how you can participate, please visit the HepBCommunity now. | |
NEW FAQs: new questions that we hear from
people living with hep B on a regular basis
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The Hep B Foundation Frequently Asked Questions page is a wonderful resource for anyone with questions about hepatitis B. The questions are written based on real consults that we receive regularly.
We just updated two FAQs:
- If the currently approved hepatitis B drugs do not provide a cure, then how are they helping?
- Is there any special diet for people living with chronic hepatitis B infection?
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New "B Heppy" podcast: A Global Perspective on Stigma and Discrimination Against Hepatitis B
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In this new episode of B Heppy, our popular podcast, we hear from Dr. Su Wang, who treats people living with hepatitis B (as she is herself), about what information doctors would like to know from their patients before starting treatment.
We discuss the importance of building an honest relationship with your provider to better understand and manage your hepatitis B diagnosis.
The podcast is here. If you'd like to suggest a topic, please send a note to info@hepb.org.
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2023 International HBV Meeting | |
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This year's HBV International Meeting, which is back in Asia, promises to be even more robust than last year's as the rebound from the pandemic shutdown continues.
Early bird registration, and the deep discount it provides, ends on July 29. Details are here.
It's a scientific meeting, but it's important to note that the Community Forum on Sept. 23 is intended for people living with hepatitis B.
We hope to see you there!
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Join us in welcoming Fiona Borondy-Jenkins to our team | |
Fiona Borondy-Jenkins, a former interns with us, has joined our staff as a public health research fellow. Here’s a bit about her.
“My interest in public health began before I started college and was the driving factor in my enrollment at Temple University. I received a BSPH in May 2022 and my MPH with a focus in Social and Behavioral Sciences in May 2023.
“During my time at Temple, I mentored youth attending Philadelphia’s public schools, worked as a behavioral health technician to a minor, and interacted with people at the global scale during my internship with the Hepatitis B Foundation. With every job, I heard different life stories and wishes, which all revolved around needing more access to health information and care. Learning about each community’s experiences has led me to pursue a career in research and community engagement. I want to amplify people’s voices by acting as a support system and I want people to see that there are external forces working to make their community and health better.
“Looking forward as a public health professional, my main goal is to work towards health equity and improving quality of and access to health information and treatments to all populations no matter socioeconomic status, race or ethnicity and gender.”
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Hepatitis Delta Research Study | |
LaGrippe Research is conducting a study on the experiences of people with hepatitis delta virus (HDV). They would like to speak with people with HDV in the U.S. about their experience with the disease to learn about the effects on their lives.
The study is an online community, with monthly tasks. This could be anything from introducing yourself, to answering questions on a particular topic or looking at some information and saying what you think about it. If interested, participants can also interact anonymously with others to discuss defined topics around Hepatitis D. If you can’t get online, don’t worry they still want to hear from you – just get in touch. Each month you would need one hour. LaGrippe Research appreciates the time invested and offers each participant $125/month. Your responses will remain anonymous and be kept confidential. Your feedback will be used by the study's sponsor on how they can help HDV patients now and in the future.
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If you are interested in participation please fill out our survey online here.
If you have any questions, please contact Maggie at 847-373-4104 or email maggie@lagripperesearch.com
LaGrippe Research organizes market research studies in the medical sector. You can find out more about us here.
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- Methodology: Online questionnaire/Community
- Duration: one hour per month for six months
- Dates: six months from signing up
- Participant compensation: $125 each month completed
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Journal article of the month | |
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Advancing research, awareness, screening, and linkage to care to eliminate HDV in the U.S.
Glynn, M; Cohen, C; Gish, RG; Andrews, R; Trang A; Zovich, B; Hall, W; Clary, R; Balestreri, J; Scott, L; Scott, R; Jackson, T; Ntiri-Reid, B; Southworth, A;
Dieterich, D; Sepe, T
[Link to Article]
Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2023, e00168, / Published: 22 June 2023
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Did you know that the hepatitis delta virus, which coinfects individuals living with hepatitis B, is the most aggressive form of viral hepatitis? Check out our new hepatitis delta roundtable article to learn more here. | |
July 24-26: Hep B United Summit in Washington, D.C. [by invitation]
July 28: World Hepatitis Day
Sept. 19-23: International HBV Symposium in Kobe, Japan | Register
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Learn more about our research and education programs at www.hepb.org
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The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. Our commitment includes funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public. | | | |
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