EASL supports #RareDiseaseDay 2018
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on…
Alcohol consumption in late teens can lead to liver problems in adulthood
Amsterdam, January 22, 2018 - Alcohol is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver-related deaths. Results of a large long-term study in Sweden have confirmed that drinking during late adolescence could…
Type 2 diabetes, it all starts in the liver
Affecting as many as 650 million people worldwide, obesity has become one of the most serious global health issues. Among its detrimental effects, it increases the risk of developing metabolic conditions, and…
Joint Society Statement for Elimination of Viral Hepatitis
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World Hepatitis Day 2014
On World Hepatitis Day, organisations call on SA government: protect infants with HepB jab at birth & reduce patent barriers to HepB therapies July 28, 2014, JOHANNESBURG—On World Hepatitis Day, 22 organisations…
3.3 million died worldwide in 2012 due to excessive alcohol consumption
The WHO released a global report on alcohol yesterday finding that 3.3 million died worldwide in 2012 because of excessive alcohol consumption. The WHO called for governments to implement key alcohol control…