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Response from Scotland CMO to British Liver Trust call for decompensated liver disease patients to be included in shielding advice
The British Liver Trust is campaigning to ensure that those with decompensated liver disease are included in …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – health advice for liver cancer patients
If you or a loved one has liver cancer, you are likely to be very worried about …
Celebrating together, while we’re apart
When Elizabeth started social distancing during the Covid-19 outbreak, she struggled with isolation. She says: “I had …
High death rates among those with liver disease who develop coronavirus
New data published today from an international registry reveals high rates of death and liver failure amongst …
Register interest in attending a virtual liver support group
We have been trialling the delivery of our support groups in Scotland via the online platform Zoom. …
British Liver Trust supports study into exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
The British Liver Trust is supporting researchers at Nottingham University Hospital with a study that is tracking …
British Liver Trust calls for people with decompensated liver disease to be included in shielding guidance
The British Liver Trust is calling for the Government to include those with decompensated liver disease in …
New research provides a question prompt list for patients with cirrhosis
Clear communication between patients and health care professionals is essential, especially when a patient is faced with …
Almost 18,000 more people could die from cancer due to Covid-19 impact
Almost 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England due to the …
Celebrating a centenary: Pioneer of treatment for Wilson’s Disease turns 100
Wilson’s Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which excess copper builds up in the organs including …