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These are links to other sites likely to be of interest to people with hepatitis B. We'll be adding new links on an ongoing basis and are in the process of gathering as many links as we can to sites related to hepatitis B. Please feel free to send us your information.

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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases: Practice Guideline
Chronic hepatitis B: update of recommendations - Dec 2003.
British Association for the Study of the Liver
Dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the biology and pathology of the liver.
British HIV Association: HIV and chronic HBV co-infection
BHIVA Guidelines - HIV and chronic hepatitis: co-infection with HIV and hepatitis B virus infection, updated Oct 2004.
British Liver Trust
Endeavours to inform, support and advise people who are concerned about or living with liver disease, to enable them to make informed decisions about their lives.
CORE
CORE is the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - general information
CDC is a US site providing useful material about hepatitis B for the patients and health professionals.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - travel health
CDC is a US site - includes information on hepatitis B and travel health.
Children's Liver Disease Foundation
CLDF fights childhood liver diseases by funding pioneering research, providing education and giving professional, caring support to the families and patients.
Chinese National Healthy Living Centre
Founded in 1987 to promote healthy living and provide access to health services for the Chinese community in the UK.
Community Legal Service Direct
Set up to help people find the right legal information and advice to solve their problems.
Department of Health - general
Includes links to publications about hepatitis B for the general public and health professionals
Department of Health - immunisation
New chapter on hepatitis B in Immunisation against Infectious Disease (the 'Green Book' ).
Department of Health - overseas visitors
Guidance for overseas visitors to the UK.
Dr Foster - help in locating a specialist
Includes a searchable database to help you find a suitable consultant for your needs.
Drug Development Technology
Provides international coverage of new drug development and medicines research.
Foundation for Liver Research
Has supported research programmes into liver disease for more than twenty-five years.
Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases Specialist Library (GLDSL)
Electronic library which aims to provide access to the best available evidence in gastroenterology and liver diseases to NHS healthcare professionals. Although targeted at health professionals, patients, carers and the general public will find useful information on the site, and a Patient's guide is available.
Health Protection Agency (HPA)
Contains useful information about hepatitis B for patients and health professionals.
Hepatitis B Foundation (USA)
The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life of those affected by Hepatitis B worldwide, through research, education, and patient advocacy.
Hepatitis C Trust
Runs a range of services that provide support, information and representation for people with hepatitis C.
Hepinfo.org
Site produced by the Terence Higgins Trust. Includes information about hepatitis B virus infection with focus on sexual transmission.
Lab Tests Online UK
A public resource on clinical lab testing from the laboratory professionals who do the testing.
Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance (LMCA)
LMCA is the umbrella body for national voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions.
Medicine Guides
Online resource providing patients and the general public with information about UK-licensed medicines.
NAM
UK registered charity providing HIV information for patients and professionals. Includes information about hepatitis B.
NICE: Technology Appraisal 96 - Feb. 2006
Adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
Patient UK
Provides information about hepatitis B.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Antenatal Care
Antenatal Care: routine care for the healthy pregnant woman - October 2003.
UK Self Help Groups
On-line directory with a section giving links to hepatitis self help groups.
World Health Organization
Includes fact sheet on hepatitis B.
iQur
Exists to provide clinicians with a comprehensive 24 - 48 hour service for genotyping, qualitation and quantification of both the Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) viruses.


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