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There are very many things in the world that truly fascinate me. Concepts, products or behaviours which are often widely accepted, but are actually very bizarre – if we take…
Rising numbers of people going to hospital with liver problems caused by alcoholism as organ donations soar by a third
Admissions for alcoholic liver disease rise by 1,000/year in last 3 years Figures came to light after parliamentary question by MP Diane Abbott 14,886 hospital admissions in 2009/10; 15,858 in 2010/11; 16,865 in 2011/12
Doctors tired of alcohol damage
Surgeons warn of the impact of alcohol.
‘Liver Disease Crisis’ Due To Alcoholism Costing NHS More Each Year, Warns Diane Abbott MP
The number of people being admitted to hospital with liver problems as a result of alcoholism is rising dramatically, figures suggest. And the amount of alcoholics who get given liver transplants is also increasing.
In the fight against alcohol misuse, pricing policies are the way to go
Today Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from various political groups, along with representatives of governments, leading academics and public health organisations (1), have renewed their support for strong measures…
Fund sport properly – then let’s talk alcohol
Two days ago, a beaming Davy Russell clambered onto the podium in the winners' enclosure at Punchestown and had his snap taken as he pretended to take a great, big…
Overweight, alcohol – lethal mix for liver
Women who drink a lot of alcohol and who are overweight are at a significantly increased risk of developing, and dying from, liver disease, a new study has shown. Thu…
Should those with a vested interest comment on minimum alcohol pricing?
A new study suggests alcohol companies and supermarkets misrepresented scientific research when submitting findings to a consultation on minimum alcohol pricing. From The Guardian Research has suggested that the alcohol…
Alcohol price hike ‘reduces hospital admissions’
RAISING alcohol prices by a tenth leads to a near identical cut in the proportion of drink-related hospital admissions, a study has found. ”¢ Research suggests raising alcohol prices by…
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