BSG Travelling Fellowship – AASLD and visit to the National Institute of Health in Baltimore

This fellowship aims to offer an opportunity for a trainee who has a strong interest in Hepatology to attend AASLD’s Liver Meeting in Washington DC, USA in November 2025 to see the latest research and clinical updates in Hepatology.

Perceptions and impact of Alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing

Dr Ewan Forrest, BSG Alcohol Lead, and Dr Coral Hollywood, BSG VP Hepatology, discuss the perceptions and impact of Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol in Scotland, and the benefits of introducing a similar approach in England.

BSG San Diego Travelling Fellowship Report by Amy Johnson

I am incredibly grateful to the Liver Section for awarding me this travelling fellowship. My time in San Diego was immensely beneficial for my career development, offering both educational and networking opportunities that I will build upon for years to come.

BSG San Diego Travelling Fellowship Report by Wenhao Li

I am writing to thank the BSG for providing financial support in order for me to attend MetALD meeting, AASLD meeting followed by a short stay with Prof Rohit Loomba’s team at UCSD.

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.

HCC - Improving liver cancer surveillance in the UK

This channel presents video extracts from a meeting on "Improving hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance" held in Birmingham UK, April 2024. The meeting was supported by the British Association for Study of Liver (BASL) and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). The aim of the meeting was discuss/showcase existing initiatives and new ideas for improving liver cancer surveillance in the UK.

Congratulations to Prof Ewan Forrest; the new BSG Alcohol Lead

We are pleased to extend our congratulations to Prof Ewan Forrest who is the new BSG Alcohol Lead.

Summer '24: The year for liver

It is shocking to realise that I have been the VP of Hepatology for a whole year. It has been a very interesting 12 months, and I am still honoured to be in this position.

Pabrinex shortage and guidance on alternatives

Pabrinex IV will be out of stock from July/ August 2024 until September 2025, due to supply issues relating to manufacturing regulations issued by the EU.

Alcohol related LivER disease audit : ALERT - UK

Alcohol related liver disease (ArLD) is the most common cause of liver related morbidity and mortality in the UK, and deaths from ArLD have doubled in the last decade.

A Royal Invitation

or this year’s round of invitations to the Buckingham Palace Royal garden parties I was lucky enough to be invited to attend. I went wearing my chain of office as Vice President of Hepatology and representing our society.