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The OPAL study
Trial status: Closed to recruitment in the UK Trial ID: NCT06380335 What is OPAL? OPAL is an …
British Liver Trust secured major debate on health inequalities in response to record high hospital admissions and deaths caused by liver disease
Last week MPs from across the UK took part in the first-ever parliamentary debate on “health inequalities …
Take part in the British Liver Trust patient survey 2024
We’ve launched a patient survey to gather insights from individuals diagnosed with liver disease – although family …
WHO announces new testing and treatment guidelines for chronic hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched new guidelines for chronic hepatitis B at the 2024 Asian Pacific …
Roadshow comes to Hastings, Brighton and Portsmouth to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
Members of the public in Hastings, Brighton and Portsmouth are being encouraged to get their liver checked …
Managing the stress of medical appointments
Medical appointments are often stressful. For stress awareness month, we are sharing some tips on managing this …
Sharp 46% increase in alcohol-related liver disease deaths across UK in past decade raises public health concerns
New figures released today revealed that alcohol-specific deaths have continued to surge in the UK beyond the …
World Liver Day: celebrating the powerhouse of our body and the importance of looking after it
Today is World Liver Day, an opportunity to cast a global spotlight on an organ that often …
Scottish ministers vote to increase minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s vote in the Holyrood Parliament to renew and uprate minimum unit …
A tribute to Dr Alison Brind
It is with much sadness we reflect on the life of Dr Alison Brind, who has passed …