NHS Fife leading the way in the early detection of liver disease
NHS Fife is the latest region in Scotland to confirm that it has a new effective pathway …
Liver nurses ‘listen for red flags’ and are here to help
My name is Rebecca, and I am proud to manage the British Liver Trust’s nurse-led helpline. We …
Mother to child transmission of Hepatitis B eliminated in England
Hepatitis B transmission from mothers to babies has been eliminated in England, thanks to universal screening and …
New report points to avoidable and unnecessary alcohol related liver disease deaths
Publication today in the Lancet ‘Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease: an escalating tragedy’ highlights the need for …
British Liver Trust joins health and care agencies in demanding plan for increased NHS staffing in Wales
The British Liver Trust has joined forces with more than 30 other health and care bodies, including …
Obesity Health Alliance calls for levelling up of health inequalities
The Obesity Health Alliance has produced a new document highlighting the stark health inequalities experienced by people …
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 …
Treating cirrhosis: do higher concentration albumin infusions make a difference?
Low levels of albumin present a serious problem for people with cirrhosis, putting them at higher risk …
Routine blood tests could be key to stopping the silent killer of liver disease
New research by Professor Nick Sheron of the Foundation for Liver Research and supported by the British …
Why frailty matters for people with cirrhosis
We’re delighted to introduce Dr Jennifer Lai MD, MBA, Hepatologist and Associate Professor in Residence at the …