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A test for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C that uses a single dried blood spot could increase testing for these viruses in high-risk and challenging settings, new data show.

Dr Vlad Ratziu, professor of hepatology at the Sorbonne Université, shares his thoughts on why treatments for fatty liver disease continue to fall short, in a conversation with Dr Nancy Reau.

One study found a tremendous increase in screening by automating the process while another found remote delivery of a 6-week cognitive behavioral program to improve mood and pain symptoms.

Timing of birth at term based on a mothers risk for preeclampsia could halve the risk of the life-threatening condition.

If you were a virus hunter looking for your next big virus discovery, where would you go?

More than half of US adults may meet criteria for Barrett’s esophagus screening, potentially imposing a huge resource burden, especially with endoscopic procedures.

Clinicians should routinely screen patients who experience depression and/or anxiety about childhood trauma if they display a tendency toward anger or angry outbursts, new research suggests.

Primary hypertension is now the leading type of pediatric hypertension, especially in adolescence, and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment, the AHA says.

For nearly 30 years, guidelines have recommended halting cervical screening at age 65, despite limited science. A $3 million NIH study is now underway to settle the question of when its safe to stop.

Younger stroke patients are at increased risk of being diagnosed with cancer in the years following the stroke, suggesting stroke may be a manifestation of underlying malignancy.