Study Links Hepatitis B and Cancer of Pancreas

Oct. 1, 2008

People with pancreatic cancer are more likely than those without the disease to have been infected with the hepatitis B virus, a study has shown for the first time.

Hepatitis B vaccine not linked to MS

PARIS, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B are not at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, French researchers say.

Toxic genes kill pancreatic cancer cells

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've created a technique in which nanoparticles are used to deliver a deadly diphtheria toxic gene that kills pancreatic cancer cells.

Recurrent pancreatic cancer therapy mulled

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers conducting a review study have determined CyberKnife is a safe treatment option for recurrent pancreatic cancer in some patients.

New guidance for hepatitis B infection

ATLANTA, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- For the first time health professionals have guidance for effective management of chronically infected hepatitis B patients, U.S. health officials said.

Early treatment key to treat hepatitis C

MONTREAL, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say patients who receive early treatment for hepatitis C within the first months following an infection, develop a rapid immune response.

Pancreatic cancer gene therapy is created

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer researchers say they have developed a chemoprevention gene therapy that successfully kills pancreatic cancer cells.

Type of hospital affects cancer survival

CHICAGO, July 23 (UPI) -- Gastric or pancreatic cancer patients live longer when they are treated at cancer centers or high-volume U.S. hospitals, researchers said.

Cholesterol drug may help hepatitis C

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15 (UPI) -- A drug used to treat high cholesterol levels lowers the viral load in hepatitis C, a U.S.study said.

Hepatitis E breaks out on cruise ship

LONDON, May 1 (UPI) -- Seven British people on the P&O cruise ship Aurora caught the hepatitis E virus while on a 12-week international cruise, officials said.

Viruses may be linked to lung cancer

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 25 (UPI) -- U.S. and Israeli researchers suggest viruses may have a role in the development of lung cancer.

More calories up pancreatic cancer risk

SAN DIEGO, April 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say mice fed less calories had sharply reduced development of pancreatic cancer.

U.S. hepatitis C soars in those over 45

LOS ANGELES, March 25 (UPI) -- U.S. mortality rates for hepatitis C in people ages 45 to 54 rose 375 percent from 1995 to 2004, researchers said.

Swayze still smoking despite cancer

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Patrick Swayze, recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, was spotted leaving a California hospital smoking a cigarette.

Swayze's diagnosis may raise awareness

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 6 (UPI) -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network said it hopes Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze's diagnosis with the disease will help raise awareness about the illness.

Hepatitis A exposure requires vaccination

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hepatitis A exposure at a New York bar and a Buffalo, N.Y., grocery store has led to confusion and concern regarding the disease, an expert says.