In response to an alarming rise in liver disease, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) issued a call to action for a reinvigorated fight against liver disease, particularly hepatitis B, at their annual meeting. Only 20% of people with hepatitis B know they are infected and only 3% receive the treatment they need, said AASLD president Dr. Teresa Wright. PR Newswire, Nov. 10, 2005.

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