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A new treatment option for people with severe fatty liver disease has been provisionally approved in Australia, marking an important step forward in the management of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved semaglutide (sold as Wegovy) for adults with non-cirrhotic MASH and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stages F2 to… Read more
Liver Foundation welcomes the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) landmark resolution recognising steatotic liver disease as a critical and previously under-addressed component of the global noncommunicable disease (NCD) response. As Australia’s peak body for liver health, we strongly support the WHO’s call for coordinated, system-wide action. In Australia, the urgency is clear: steatotic liver disease (commonly… Read more
Liver Foundation welcomes the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board’s decision to advance proposals to formally recognise liver disease and inherited blood disorders within the global definition of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This decision marks an important step forward in strengthening international recognition of conditions that contribute significantly to preventable illness and premature death but have… Read more
Our FREE nurse-led support line is available from 8:00am – 6:00pm (AEST). Call 1800 841 118 to speak to a friendly, expert liver nurse for advice and support. This line is free to call. Our friendly nurses are experts in primary liver cancer and underlying liver disease. Our service is entirely free from judgement and… Read more
Key points Drinking alcohol is a common cause of liver disease in Australia Any alcohol makes your liver work harder than normal You don’t have to be getting drunk to cause liver damage Regular heavy drinking can lead to alcohol-associated hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer If you have liver cirrhosis, even if it isn’t… Read more
This quick Liver Health Checker could be one of the most important things you do today. 1 in 3 Australians has liver disease. Most people don’t know they have it because there are no symptoms in the early stages. Sadly, many people are diagnosed when it’s too late for a cure. But the good news… Read more
Too much salt doesn’t just affect our hearts – new evidence shows it can also increase the risk of fatty liver disease, too. We already know that people with advanced liver disease need to avoid adding salt to their food. This study shows a link to earlier liver disease. Fatty liver disease affects about a… Read more
By midday, the sound of drills and hammers at the Choice Automotive workshop in Southern Sydney gives way to something else entirely: the aroma of garlic, lemon, and herbs drifting from the lunchroom. Instead of takeaway or fast food, the team here has made cooking and sharing meals part of their daily rhythm. This month,… Read more
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