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The MATCH trial – testing Macrophage cells to treat liver cirrhosis
This page is a summary of the MATCH trial. The trial looked at the possibility of using …
British Liver Trust response to HSCC Inquiry into Food and Weight Management
Obesity and fatty liver disease are two of the most pressing public health challenges facing the UK …
NHS scanning trucks help thousands get potentially life-saving liver cancer checks
Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the …
Ben’s close shave raises more than £2,000 for the British Liver Trust
After 12 years of growing and maintaining an impressive head of dreadlocks, Ben shaved off his crowning …
British Liver Trust takes liver health screening and scanning to the workplace
The British Liver Trust has launched a new initiative to bring liver disease experts, screening and liver …
‘A questionable life choice for a good cause’ – why Anton’s going from Couch to 60K
For most non-runners, Couch to 5K is a daunting prospect. So when Anton Gabb from Gloucester decided …
The number of cases of liver cancer are set to double by 2050, with rising cases of obesity partly to blame
The proportion of cases of liver cancer linked to obesity are set to increase from 5% to …
Record hepatitis testing in Wales as elimination efforts continue
On World Hepatitis Day, new data from Public Health Wales shows progress towards eliminating hepatitis B and …
Stigma is a major barrier to Hepatitis B diagnosis and care, warns the British Liver Trust on World Hepatitis Day
Today on Hepatitis Day, the British Liver Trust warns that stigma remains one of the biggest obstacles …
Russ conquers fear of heights to pay tribute to childhood friend who died from liver cancer
Russ Wintle has never been a fan of heights. However, when a life-long friend died from liver …