Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
- Posted on May 28, 2026
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Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B is letting some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus, what’s called a “functional cure,” researchers reported Thursday. In two international studies, about 1 in 5 patients given the experimental drug saw their virus reduced to levels low enough for the ...