British Liver Trust at the opening of South West’s first liver specific ward
On Wednesday, August 21st, our Chief Executive, Pamela Healy OBE, had the privilege of officially opening the newly refurbished South West Liver Unit at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. This state-of-the-art facility marks a major milestone in the region’s efforts to...
The PROMISE study
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) to reduce susceptibility to infections resulting in hospitalisation for patients with liver disease. The human body creates inflammation to fight infection. Our gut contains trillions of bacteria (or bugs), often referred to as...
Green light for new liver cirrhosis trial using engineered immune cells
A new UK clinical trial will “supercharge” patients’ own immune cells to help their livers recover. The EMERALD trial (Evaluating Macrophages Engineered to Resolve Advanced Liver Disease), will see if people with advanced liver cirrhosis can benefit from...
Top tips to enjoy the summer weather safely
Summer is well and truly here. While the warm weather and sunshine can brighten up our days and make us want to spend more time outside, it’s important to stay safe by taking steps to stay healthy when the sun is out. The hot temperature and sun’s UV rays can put us...