Sjögren’s Syndrome is a systemic disease & its debilitating symptoms are felt throughout the entire body. Sjögren’s may cause dysfunction of organs, affecting the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the nervous system. ~ Sjögren Europe

'People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.'

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

On this day in 2015, Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained by 6 police officers who batoned him to the ground and cuffed his hands and ankles in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The 31yo lost consciousness & sustained facial injuries, a fractured rib & bruises. No officers were charged.

Under diagnosed and often dismissed when its symptoms coincide with the menopause, primary biliary cholangitis must be taken more seriously, say PBC Foundation

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Anna Dominiczak RCGP Scotland Maree Todd Jenni Minto MSP Robert Mitchell-Thain💙💛 Liver Patients International (LPI)
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'The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.'

'Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.'

— Viktor Frankl

The liver community mourns the loss of Dr. Stephen Harrison, a friend and a visionary in MASLD clinics and clinical research, whose contributions have shaped the current state of the field.

We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Harrison’s family and colleagues during this…

I have seen a couple of his excerpts and both were excellent- calm, thoughtful and pertinent. Almost gives you hope that we can do better...

Always proud to call Victor a friend. This is just another example of why.

I have just got home from the airport (ZERO e-gates functioning!) I am gathering energy to shower and head to the Sports Industry Awards… I get the honour of giving out this year’s Impact and Integrity Award. An excuse to show this again from last year!
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If we give clear info or the 'right advice' desirable behaviours will logically follow right?

No! There are loads of factors that influence why we behave as we do, which may be unconscious, unsaid or emotion-based.

We need far more attention on psychology throughout healthcare.

A great video explaining some of the basics...

We are so grateful to all the runners supporting our work. Look out for them in our new purple running shirts.
Meantime, congratulations and good wishes to every single runner taking on this year's #LondonMarathon . Just get round safely.

So as it’s #WorldLiverDay I’d like to pay tribute to all the awesome Liver Health Care Professionals and advocates I know and follow on here, some of whom I’m fortunate to call friends. You do so much to improve the lives of people with liver disease and are truly inspirational!

When you see speeches like this, then compare to what the hell is going on in govt... it's almost like we were lied to and he was villainised by our media. Just as well that would never happen in our country, isn't it...

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Are you a talented Gastro consultant looking to make a transformative impact in a supportive environment? Look no further than the Gastroenterology Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham!

Here at QEHB, we offer a…

Changes in Bone health: An often underappreciated aspect of management of cirrhosis. Not only it impacts QOL, risk of #, but also can be of prognostic relevance over long term. #livertwitter EASLnews AASLD Samagra Agarwal doi.org/10.1007/s12664…

Until next time. ありがとう, gracias, bedankt, Благодаря ти, grazie, tapadh leat, tack, Дякую, תודה, tak skal du have, danke to this amazing group of people.
#pbcSummit

We’re in Scotland at the PBC Foundation’s International PBC Summit to engage in discussions around ways to improve the #PBC patient journey. Learn more about how the organization provides support to the PBC community: pbcfoundation.org.uk

Fantastic day 2 at the PBC summit in Edinburgh.
Results of today! Robert Mitchell-Thain💙💛 PBC Foundation Liver Patients International (LPI) Leverpatiënten