Acute-on-chronic liver failure will be treated with device that cleans patients’ blood corrupted by toxinsThe NHS is to trial a potentially life-saving new treatment for a deadly liver disease that causes the body’s vital organs to fail.Thirteen major hospitals will use a device that cleans patie... Read more
Theguardiantheguardian - Dec 21
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). Read more
Medical News - Dec 03
When Jackie Little was left unable to recognise her family and wandering the streets at night, they were devastated. Jackie was only in her early 50s. Read more
Mail Online - Nov 22
People with blood type A may be at higher risk of developing autoimmune liver disease, resulting in potentially life-threatening damage, a study has found. Read more
Mail Online - Nov 21
Speaking on Monday's episode of the Made In Chelsea, Sam , 28, who is the nephew of Lisa Vanderpump , said his life expectancy might only be four to five years unless he gets an organ transplant. Read more
Mail Online - Oct 28
An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver disease from progressing towards more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Read more
Medical News - Oct 22
People who are overweight but have good muscle strength may be less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, new research has suggested. Read more
Mail Online - Oct 15
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that it kills more than 52,000 people a year in the United States alone—the ninth most common cause of death in the nation. Read more
Phys.org - Oct 14
Once almost exclusively seen in older adults, fatty liverdisease, which can be fatal if untreated, is now one of theworld’s fastest-growing diseases. And it’s increasinglyoccurring in young people as well. Read more
University At Buffalo - Oct 14
Novo Nordisk becomes latest big pharma company to invest in the market as the industry races to develop pipeline drugs for common complications of obesity Read more
The Times - Oct 09
