Professor Lim Seng Gee, a Senior Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is leading a study to explore new treatment strategies for Hepatitis B, a potentially fatal viral infection that primarily affects the liver and is a leading cause of liver diseases and liver cancer.
The focus of this trial is to determine whether patients with Hepatitis B, particularly those with a low amount of viral markers, could benefit from discontinuing their oral antiviral treatment. The study's goal is to assess the potential for recovery and sustained remission after halting antiviral medication in these patients.
This research could have profound implications for Hepatitis B management and treatment protocols worldwide. Interested individuals seeking more information about the study, participation criteria or other details are encouraged to contact us at 6772 4447.
For further reading and updates about the study, please click on the following links:
Study aims for no-drug way to cure some hepatitis B patients (The Straits Times)
国大医院停药试验成功首例 患肝炎27年男子‘不药而愈’ (Lianhe Zaobao)
患B型肝炎近40年 来新参加临床实验 印尼医药集团总裁‘不药而愈’ (Shin Min Daily News)
服药27年 参加国大医院试验 B型肝炎患者停药三月痊愈 (Lianhe Wanbao)
Pesakit Hepatitis B pulih selepas henti ubat: Kajian NUH (Berita Harian)
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NUH cures patient of Hepatitis B by stopping medication in new trial (CNA)
NUH seeking suitable Hepatitis B patients for study into possible cure by stopping medication (TODAY online)
NUH study sees hepatitis B patient cured after stopping medication (The Straits Times Online)
国大医院临床试验B型肝炎最新疗法 病患有望停止服药 (Channel 8 News)
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