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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 ...
Researchers develop highly accurate test to identify NASH and liver fibrosis at an early stage
A new non-invasive blood test for non-alcohol steato hepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis could become an invaluable tool in early diagnosis and monitoring of the conditions without the need for an invasive liver biopsy.
The liquid ...
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, ...
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 ...
MPs call for action to “level up” inequalities in liver disease care and outcomes across UK
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer – a cross-party group of MPs and Peers – is calling for an urgent review of adult liver services to tackle rising deaths and disparities in care and outcomes across ...
New WHO report shows Minimum Unit Pricing is the most effective policy to reduce alcohol harm
There has been mixed coverage of the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing or MUP in the media. The policy recently hit the headlines, following a report by Public Health Scotland, which emphasised the lack of evidence around the ...
Love Your Liver roadshow at the International Liver Congress 2022
The British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver roadshow took central stage at the world’s premier international liver event.
EASL’s International Liver Congress is this year took place in Excel, 22–26 June. Over 7,000 delegates from 114 ...
UK Charity to put ‘tackling the liver disease epidemic’ high on the agenda at global liver conference
The British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver roadshow is taking central stage at the world’s premier International Liver congress. The UK’s leading liver disease charity will meet global liver experts at the International Liver ...
One Cancer Voice calls on Sajid Javid to ensure the 10-Year Cancer Plan delivers the best cancer care system in Europe
Coping with needle phobia
Sadly, needles - and particularly blood tests - are part of having a childhood liver disease but that doesn’t mean that every child can take them in their stride.
Kelly’s experience with her son, Bobby, is typical of many ...
Love Your Liver roadshow to visit Portsmouth City Centre to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
The British Liver Trust has united with Portsmouth City Council and the University of Southampton to bring their Love Your Liver unit to Commercial Road in Portsmouth on Friday 10th June, to raise awareness and find those at risk of ...
Obesity fuelling fatty liver disease ‘ticking time-bomb’ warns British Liver Trust
Rocketing rates of obesity are putting millions at risk of an advanced form of fatty liver disease, the charity British Liver Trust is warning on International NASH Day.
A record number of people were admitted to hospital with ...
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