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Staying warm and healthy in the winter months if you have a liver condition
The colder months can pose unique challenges if you have a liver condition, as cold weather may compromise the immune system and impact metabolism.
By staying warm, you contribute to maintaining a robust immune response, reducing ...
Liver disease in the spotlight: Worried about your liver health?
January marks Love Your Liver Month, and it has started with a significant spotlight on liver health. A major news story broadcasted on BBC News today has underscored the importance of early detection of liver disease and liver ...
The BOPPP Trial
Using non-selective beta-blockers (NSBBs) to prevent complications of liver cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis or liver scarring is a big problem in healthcare. In the United Kingdom, 60,000 people are living with cirrhosis. Sadly about 11,000 ...
Politicians, policymakers, clinicians and patients unify to call for action: Hepatitis B – Breaking the Silence
Politicians, clinicians and policy makers joined us on Wednesday 4th December at the House of Commons to add their support for our new report, Hepatitis B – Break the Silence. We are urging politicians to commit to action, so that the ...
“Being a nurse is a privilege. To be a small part of a person’s life when they are in pain, despair, facing a terminal illness or celebrating good news is an honour.”
It was an honour for the British Liver Trust to have Gill Al-Kadhimi on our Nurse-led Helpline. As a former a transplant coordinator and a pioneering HCC clinical nurse specialist, Gill brought decades of experience to her role in ...
Grief Awareness Week
This week is Grief Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness and open conversations about grief.
Loss is sadly an inevitable part of our lives, and many of us have encountered the profound sorrow of losing a loved one. Yet, the ...
Patient survey 2024
Earlier this year, we asked people affected by a liver condition across the UK to share their experiences of diagnosis, care and treatment. Thousands of responses provided us with invaluable insights into the patient journey, ...
Patient advocate volunteers raise awareness of liver disease among members of Parliament
The British Liver Trust’s policy team works hard to raise awareness of liver disease and liver cancer with the Government and other lawmakers, highlighting the urgent need for early diagnosis and campaigning for improved treatment and ...
More evidence of the importance of opt-out hepatitis B and C testing
A new report launched today provides yet more evidence for The British Liver Trust’s call for routine, opt-out hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing.
The report shares the latest findings from the Emergency department bloodborne virus ...
Can AI work out the best dose of immunosuppressants after a liver transplant?
Machine learning is a type of AI. It is a developing and exciting tool which can be useful for making predictions.
But can it be used to help guide the correct dose of medicines? For example, the immunosuppressant tacrolimus, which ...
BBC Panorama ‘Binge Drinking and Me’ puts a spotlight on alcohol-related liver disease
Tonight, the BBC aired a Panorama programme focusing on the rising rates of alcohol-related liver disease among women in the UK. We worked closely with the producers, Rogan Productions, to provide vital information about liver ...
Roadshow comes to the North West to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
Members of the public in the North West of England are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.
The roadshow will be visiting:
Carlisle - Outside Boots, English ...
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