LIVERight Health Forum 2021 Join us for our virtual LIVERight Health Forum this Spring! From May 17th to 22nd at 3:30pm PST/6:30pm EST daily, we’re presenting virtual sessions from our leading liver experts on a wide range of topics. Register now at liver.ca/liverighthealthforum or call 604-707-6433 to submit your questions
New study suggests that Ontario should shift from adolescent to newborn hepatitis B vaccination A recent University Health Network(UHN) led research study found that despite being recommended, not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, and the majority of those who do test positive
Interview with Janet-Lynn Author, speaker and professional dreamer, Janet-Lynn Morrison is no stranger to the strength needed to overcome life’s challenges. Janet-Lynn’s family became members of the Canadian Liver Foundation community when her youngest daughter was suddenly diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) type 1, chronic liver inflammation. We sat down
Recipe: Healthy Moon Chili Is there ever a bad time for easy comfort food? Meet the hearty, hot and healthy Moon Chili. The recipe, from Pam Vivan’s cookbook Low Sodium Cooking from the Heart, is not only delicious, but low sodium and cirrhosis-friendly, too.Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1
Funding for liver research is crucial. Every development today will have a tremendous and exponential impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cures for liver disease in the future.
1 in 4 Canadians – men, women and children – may be affected by liver disease. As a healthcare professional, you want access to reliable information and resources to help you and your patients.
We partner with professional associations, academic and research institutions, hospitals, government agencies and others to assist in the provision of evidence-based information, practical tools and resources.
We know many of you are eager to get started on your fundraising and team building now, but we are working hard over the coming months on creating an all-new, first-class online experience for the STROLL. As we continue to adapt to our new virtual world, we can’t wait to unveil this new platform that will help all of us fulfill our mission of bringing liver research to life.
We are here to help. Contact us today or reach out directly to one of our regional offices.
The liver is a resilient organ that’s easy to ignore – until something goes wrong. Because of its wide-ranging responsibilities, your healthy liver can come under attack by viruses, toxic substances, contaminants and diseases. However, even when under siege, the liver is very slow to complain.
People who have problems with their liver are frequently unaware because they may have few, if any, symptoms. Your liver is such a determined organ that it will continue working even when two-thirds of it has been damaged.
The liver is a resilient organ that’s easy to ignore – until something goes wrong. Because of its wide-ranging responsibilities, your healthy liver can come under attack by viruses, toxic substances, contaminants and diseases.
Statistics show that liver disease is on the rise. 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease, including everyone from newborns to older adults.
The Canadian Liver Foundation relies on support from caring individuals, community-minded corporations, and foundations to continue funding life-saving liver research as well as patient support and education.
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