Scientists develop new Hepatitis B cure

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A new medicine helps people with hepatitis B stop their treatment. This is a \"functional cure,\" a big step for patients.

The drug is called bepirovirsen, or \"bepi\" for short. It was made by GSK and showed good results in studies.

Hepatitis B is a very serious liver infection. It can cause cancer, and many people die each year.

The new drug fights the virus in a different way. It lowers virus levels and helps the body's defense system.

In studies, about 20% of patients achieved this cure. Some people had small side effects like skin redness.

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What does the new medicine help people with?

It helps people with hepatitis B stop their treatment.

What is the name of the drug?

The drug is called bepirovirsen, or 'bepi' for short.

What can hepatitis B cause?

Hepatitis B can cause cancer, and many people die each year.

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