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Two exciting Liver disease related projects have secured funding from the Federal Government’s $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund. Associate Professor Amany Zekry from UNSW Microbiome Research Centre, has been awarded $4 million to develop microbial based biomarkers, powered by artificial intelligence, for the early detection of liver cancer. A/Prof. Zekry commented, “Liver cancer is… Read more
Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, costing Australians a staggering $4.8 billion in 2019-20 alone. Despite harming people and the economy, the disease is relatively unknown and not all liver disease is preventable. It can be caused by genetic and lifestyle factors and impacts on children as well as… Read more
There are numerous liver tonics and supplements out there claiming to be able to detox your liver and improve your liver’s health. They might contain substances like milk thistle, artichoke leaf or dandelion root. There’s not much evidence that these supplements work. The best way to look after your liver is to eat healthily, lose… Read more
Being a healthy weight is important to prevent liver disease and, if you already have disease, to prevent it getting worse. If you have fatty liver disease, one of the best things you can do is lose weight. Losing 5 to 10% of your body weight can control and sometimes even reverse fatty liver disease…. Read more
Key messages Liver disease and mental health are connected People with liver disease can have worse mental health People with mental health challenges may not be focused on their liver health Taking care of your mental health can improve your liver health There are lots of treatments available Don’t be afraid to ask for help… Read more
The liver helps power your body by storing and releasing energy when you need it. Your liver plays a key role in converting food into the nutrients your body needs. So it’s important to make food choices that make your liver as healthy as it can be. Your liver processes everything you eat and drink,… Read more
Physical activity is great for health. It reduces the risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease and improves your mood. It’s especially important for people with liver disease who are trying to lose weight. It will also help prevent muscle wasting and frailty that can be caused by advanced liver disease…. Read more
Key points A liver transplant is a life saving operation It replaces a diseased liver with a healthy donated liver A child or adult can receive either an entire liver or a portion of a healthy liver People who get a liver transplant can go on to live a normal life You will be on… Read more
Key points Symptoms of liver disease can be vague or similar to symptoms of other health problems The earlier you’re diagnosed, the better the chance of halting or reversing damage to the liver There are lots of tests that your doctor can order to check whether your liver is working properly, or how much damage… Read more
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