Twenty-four-hour bikeathon to Stamp out Liver Disease Stigma
Alan Robson, who is hoping to receive a life-saving liver transplant, has organised a bikeathon for the British Liver Trust to raise awareness of the stigma he experienced. Alan, who uses a wheelchair, will start the event on a peddle exerciser at Kings Meaburn...
New survey reveals that stigma can act as a barrier to eliminating viral hepatitis in the UK
A survey of people with viral hepatitis, conducted by the British Liver Trust this month, has found that almost a quarter delayed seeking medical help due to the stigma associated with their diagnosis and half have been stigmatised by healthcare professionals. The...
Researchers have identified ‘likely cause’ of sudden increase in hepatitis among children
UK scientists have linked the rise in hepatitis in children to the common adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2), which has been found at high levels in almost all samples of young patients with unexplained hepatitis. Since January 2022, a number of young children worldwide...
All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn
Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter. On COVID-19 boosters, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has now...