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The article discusses the health risks associated in tattooing, as well as how to protect one's self against such risks. It defines tattooing as a form of body art that is created through the injection of ink into the skin. Among the health risks associated with tattooing are infection, HIV and hepatitis, and scar tissue. It presents two methods of tattoo removal, namely,through the use of a laser machine and dermabrasion.

The article explains the connection of hepatitis C virus in enabling contraction of Parkinson's disease, according to the study "Hepatitis C Virus Infection as a Risk Factor for Parkinson Disease," in the journal "Neurology."

The article focuses on the air management of hospital's operating rooms, emergency rooms and patient rooms in the U.S. Several studies and reports estimate that about 90,000 people died each year as a result of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) acquired through inhalation of bacteria and viruses in hospital air. It has noted that most operating rooms are already using terminal hepatitis filtration in ceiling modules with down-flow laminar air techniques to move possible contaminants away.

The article reports on a study which found an association between recombinant GB virus C, formerly known as hepatitis G and increased survival among patients with HIV.

The article discusses the creation of a hepatitis support group at King's College Hospital in London, England. According to the article the nurse-led group will provide people living with hepatitis B or C an opportunity to share their experiences, receive education regarding living with hepatitis and an opportunity to discuss medication and treatment options.

This article focuses on a study that examined the risk for pancreatic cancer among patients with prior exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV). According to the study, antibodies against HBV core antigen were present in 36 patients. Results showed that patients with a previous exposure to HBV and recovery from or immunity to the disease have a higher likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer. It also found that a history of diabetes also increases a patient's risk if they had been exposed to HBV.

Discusses the nature of hepatitis transmission. Transmission routes of the disease; Characteristics of the condition; Incubation periods for the hepatitis viruses, A, E and D; Physiology and main functions of the liver; Steps in preventing virus infection.

Reports on the identification of a new human virus that may be associated with hepatitis. Transmission through transfusion of contaminated blood; Agencies and organizations involved in the project.