Survey to aid understanding of the current diagnostic pathway of MASLD
NHS England is currently gathering information on the current landscape, approaches and service models for diagnosing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). They are sharing a link that leads to a short survey to help them understand the barriers, challenges and opportunities from a clinical perspective.
Please complete the survey that takes approximately 10 minutes and can be found here.
Alcohol Health Alliance urges action on alcohol-related deaths
Alcohol-related harm continues to place significant pressure on the healthcare system, with nearly 1 million hospital admissions each year linked to alcohol, costing the NHS £4.91 billion annually. The AHA has called for policies such as minimum unit pricing and increased funding for alcohol treatment services to reduce harm and improve public health.
BSG New Consultant Advisory Group
Applications are now open for registrars in their final 2 years of training and consultants within 5 years of CCT from the following regions to join the Group as regional representatives.
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Treating giant pandas: an unusual advanced role for the gastroenterologist
Giant pandas are captivating animals with worldwide interest. Their distinctive colour, furriness and slow, swaggering, lifestyle may be some of the reasons why people love them.