Internal Medicine
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How coffee combats fatty liver disease
Coffee may help combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Variation in kidney transplant donation rates revealed
The rate of kidney transplant donation varies hugely across Europe, despite growing demand for donors, a conference has heard. Read more
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Antimalarial drug could treat organ failure
A common anti-malarial drug could help to reduce organ failure following injury, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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New heart damage link to kidney function
Even the smallest reductions in kidney function could damage the heart, new UK research has found. Read more
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Opt out donation begins in Wales
A radical change in transplant laws comes into force today – in Wales. Read more
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New IBD therapies effective in UK – audit
Biological therapies for inflammatory bowel disease are proving "safe and effective," according to the findings of an audit published today. Read more
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Saturated fats link to organ inflammation
New findings show how people with very high levels of saturated fat in their blood could be susceptible to inflammation and tissue damage. Read more
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Plan to beat hepatitis unveiled
Ambitious new world targets are to be set for reducing the spread of viral hepatitis, a summit in Scotland heard yesterday. Read more
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Tackle injections to help beat hepatitis – WHO
Health services need to reduce the number of injections to help reduce the spread of hepatitis, according to the World Health Organisation. Read more
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New hope to repair livers
British scientists have made a breakthrough in the search to repair damaged livers, it was announced last night. Read more