Poo transplants could be the answer to antibiotic resistance and save the lives of liver disease patients
Scientists have launched a new study that will investigate whether poo transplants could cut the risk of serious complications from advanced liver disease. The exciting research may also have important implications for global health as it could tackle antibiotic...
Tackling antibiotic resistance in people with chronic liver disease: could a poo transplant be the answer?
PROMISE – Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) Trials (fmt-trials.org) Bacterial infections are a serious problem for people who have liver cirrhosis – especially if the infection is resistant to antibiotics and cannot be treated. The British Liver Trust is supporting an...
Evusheld approved to prevent COVID-19 in people whose immune response is poor
People who have had a low immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine, including some patients with liver disease or liver cancer, may have access to a new prophylactic (intended to prevent disease) treatment. Evusheld (tixagevimab/cilgavimab), has today been authorised...
Significant reduction in deaths from hepatitis C in England, UK Health Security Agency reports
A new report issued today by the UK Health Security Agency has revealed that there has been considerable progress in eliminating hepatitis C as a public health problem in England, with deaths from the virus falling by 35% between 2015 and 2020. The number of people...