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health7 months ago

Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs: Hidden Risks and Side Effects

Several Australian users of weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have reported symptoms of hepatitis and liver injury, prompting health warnings and urging regular medical check-ups to prevent serious liver damage. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has received multiple reports of adverse liver effects, with some cases severe enough to require hospitalization. Experts advise monitoring for symptoms and consulting healthcare providers regularly, as these side effects, though rare, are emerging concerns.

via Daily Mail|
#health#hepatitis#liver-injury
health1 year ago

Thousands of Oregon Patients Potentially Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis

An Oregon anesthesiologist has been suspended after potentially exposing over 2,000 patients at Portland-area hospitals to HIV and Hepatitis due to unacceptable infection control practices. Affected hospitals, including Providence Portland Willamette Falls Medical Center and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, are notifying patients and offering free blood tests. The physician has been terminated, and new protocols have been implemented to prevent future incidents. The Oregon Health Authority has not reported any related illnesses.

via The Independent|
#anesthesiologist#health#hepatitis
health1 year ago

"Rising Threat: WHO's Alert on Global Hepatitis Deaths"

A World Health Organization report reveals that viral hepatitis is the second-leading cause of death among non-COVID communicable diseases worldwide, with deaths on the rise and progress in fighting the disease stalling. The report highlights the burden of viral hepatitis in 187 countries and emphasizes the need to address disparities in primary care, medication availability, testing, and vaccination. Despite global progress in preventing hepatitis infections, deaths are increasing due to insufficient diagnosis and treatment, but the WHO suggests that expanding equitable access to hepatitis interventions could help eliminate the disease by 2030.

via The Washington Post|
#disease-burden#global-health#health
health2 years ago

Hawaiʻi Faces Devastating Hepatitis Epidemic

Hawaiʻi has higher rates of hepatitis B and C, leading to higher liver cancer mortality compared to the continental United States. The state's Department of Health is working on a surveillance infrastructure to track the spread of viral hepatitis and develop prevention strategies. Hepatitis A is contracted through contaminated food, while hepatitis B is spread through mother-to-child transmission, sexual transmission, or contact with contaminated blood. Hepatitis C is primarily spread through blood-to-blood contact, often associated with sharing drug paraphernalia. Although hepatitis C is curable, there is no vaccine or immunity. Hawaiʻi has higher rates of hepatitis B and C among Asian and Pacific Islander residents, contributing to the disparities in liver cancer mortality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends testing all adults for hepatitis B and C.

via KHON2|
#hawaii#health#hepatitis
health2 years ago

Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over HIV and Hepatitis Exposures to Hundreds of Patients

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital, and 10 hospital employees in Massachusetts, alleging that nearly 450 patients were potentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis between June 2021 and April 2023. The lawsuit claims negligence by the hospital and its employees, with one patient suffering permanent injuries and decreased quality of life. The hospital has stated that the infection risk is "extremely small" and has taken corrective actions. No infections have been reported so far, and all exposed patients have been notified and offered free screenings. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial.

via USA TODAY|
#class-action-lawsuit#health#hepatitis
health2 years ago

Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit and Potential Health Crisis After Hepatitis and HIV Exposure

Nearly 450 patients treated at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV due to improperly administered IV drugs. The hospital identified and corrected the practice, which involved a contracted individual who no longer works there. The hospital has contacted potentially affected patients and is offering free screening for viral hepatitis and HIV. The risk of infection is deemed extremely small, and there have been no reported infections so far. A class-action lawsuit is being filed against the hospital.

via Livescience.com|
#health#hepatitis#hiv
healthcare2 years ago

"Massachusetts Hospital Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over HIV and Hepatitis Exposure Scare"

Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital is facing a class-action lawsuit after hundreds of patients may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis due to negligently administered intravenous medications during endoscopy procedures. The hospital has stated that the risk of infection is very low, and no infections have been identified. The hospital has taken corrective measures and is working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to manage the situation. Patients who may have been exposed have been notified and are being tested, while those who have not been notified need not be concerned.

via WCVB Boston|
#class-action-lawsuit#healthcare#hepatitis
health2 years ago

Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over Potential HIV and Hepatitis Exposure

A lawsuit has been filed against Salem Hospital in Massachusetts over a potential lapse in infection control that may have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis. The suit accuses the hospital, its parent company, and 10 unnamed employees of negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The state Department of Public Health conducted an inspection and confirmed that no infections resulting from the error have been identified, but the hospital is offering free tests for HIV and hepatitis to the affected patients. So far, no infections have been found. The hospital has not provided details on what went wrong or the steps taken to prevent a recurrence. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to discontinue the practices that led to the incident.

via The Boston Globe|
#health#hepatitis#hiv
health2 years ago

"Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit and Class Action Over Potential HIV and Hepatitis Exposure"

Nearly 450 patients at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV due to improper administration of IV medication during endoscopy procedures over the past two years. The hospital has notified all potentially affected patients and conducted tests for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. There have been no reported infections resulting from the incident, and the risk of infection is considered extremely low. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is involved in the investigation, which has not identified any evidence of infections thus far.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#health#hepatitis#hiv
health2 years ago

"Massive HIV and Hepatitis Scare: Salem Hospital Notifies Hundreds of Possible Exposures"

Salem Hospital in Massachusetts has alerted approximately 450 endoscopy patients of a possible exposure to HIV, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B due to incorrectly administered IVs over a two-year period. The hospital states that the risk of infection is "extremely small" and no instances of infection have been reported so far. Patients have been notified, a free clinician staff hotline has been established, and free screenings are being provided. The hospital has apologized for the incident and is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the community.

via Boston 25 News|
#endoscopy-patients#exposure#health
health2 years ago

Medical Negligence Leads to HIV and Hepatitis Infections in 14 Children at UP Hospital

Fourteen children in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have tested positive for infections like Hepatitis B, C, and HIV after receiving blood transfusions at a government-run hospital. Officials suspect faulty tests for viruses may have led to the infections, although the source of the infection itself is difficult to pinpoint. The children, who were already battling Thalassemia, now face a greater health risk. The hospital has referred the patients to specialized departments for treatment, and district-level officials will investigate the root of the infection.

via Hindustan Times|
#blood-transfusion#health#hepatitis
health2 years ago

Childhood Virus Linked to Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids

Scientists have identified adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV-2) as a likely cause of a surge of severe hepatitis that affected children around the world last year. AAV-2 is a common but usually not pathogenic virus that was found to be strongly associated with the cases, likely aided by co-infection with other common viruses. The affected children might have been genetically unlucky as well. The virus is a satellite virus that can only make more of itself inside a cell when another “helper” virus is infecting that same cell. The studies suggest that most of the cases carried the same variant of a gene that’s known to influence our immune response, making the children more vulnerable to the unlikely scenario that led to their hepatitis.

via Gizmodo|
#adeno-associated-virus#children#health
health2 years ago

AAV2 virus causes severe hepatitis outbreak in children.

More than 1,000 cases of childhood hepatitis with no known cause have been reported since 2022. Three independent studies have now linked the outbreak to infection by adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2). The cases were often serious, with 7.3% of affected children needing a liver transplant. The discovery of AAV2 in the blood and livers of such children might provide an explanation and could influence disease management.

via Nature.com|
#aav2-virus#children#disease-management