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Summaries of PSC research

We've collated our commentary and lay summaries of research below.

VITTAL Study summary

VITTAL Study Summary

01 Aug 2020

The VITTAL Study investigated the use of a new technology called NMP to see if it allowed more transplants to safely take place.

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The 6 Cs of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

18 Jul 2020

The 6Cs that all PSC doctors should be thinking about:
Covert, Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, Colitis, Cancer, CURE

COVID Lay summary

Care of Patients with Liver Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic

09 Jul 2020

Care of liver disease patients during COVID-19 – summary of guidance for healthcare professionals (written by PSC Support and EASL).

PSC Wellbeing Study

The PSC Wellbeing Study Update

07 Jul 2020

Researchers have today published an article based on learning from research funded by PSC Support called the PSC Wellbeing Project.

Machine perfusion

Liver Perfusion Could Save 7 in 10 Rejected Donor Livers

17 Jun 2020

New research from the University of Birmingham reveals results of clinical trial about machine perfusion technology.

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PSC Survey Insights Part 1

04 May 2020

We are delighted to share our first insights following the PSC Support survey we launched last year to help shape PSC research design.

EASL Position Statement on COVID-1 (1)

Caring for People with Liver Disease During COVID-19

03 Apr 2020

Patients with advanced liver disease and transplant recipients require specific care during COVID-19

PSC Support Research Award PSC Blood Test

Finding a Diagnostic Blood Test for PSC

06 Dec 2019

We’re delighted to announce that PSC Support has awarded a grant to Dr Elizabeth Goode and Dr Simon Rushbrook to develop a blood test to diagnose PSC.

PSC Guidelines Explained by PSC Support

UK-PSC Guidelines Launched

07 Nov 2019

The UK-PSC Guidelines for managing PSC were officially launched last week. Our summary of the recommendations and what they mean for care.

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UK-PSC Quality of Life Update

06 Oct 2019

In 2016 PSC Support started talking to experts to develop the a disease-specific quality of life measure for PSC. Latest update on progress.

PSC Wellbeing Study

The PSC Wellbeing Study Update

04 Oct 2019

After identifying that there was a significant impact on emotional wellbeing when living with PSC, yet a lack of psychological support for both patients and their loved ones, PSC Support commissioned research to address this situation. Publication in BMJ.

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Early Detection of Bile Duct Cancer and rPSC

27 Sep 2019

PSC Support is funding important research to allow for early detection of bile duct cancer and recurrent PSC.

Your liver transplant

Supercool Livers

13 Sep 2019

With the demand for liver transplants ever-increasing, scientists are looking into new ways of increasing the number of suitable donor livers for use.

MRCP+ Study Perspectum

Testing the Utility of MRCP+

12 Sep 2019

New study is looking at a new MRCP technology that could aid PSC diagnosis and how progression of disease is measured.

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Special Interest Group for Immune-Mediated Liver Disease

11 Jul 2019

PSC research priorities presented at the BASL Immune-Mediated Liver Disease Special Interest Group.

Aspirin survey results

Cancer Prevention Survey Results

12 Jun 2019

Survey results published: reducing the risk of cancer is important to people affected by PSC and they are interested in helping reduce the risks of PSC-related cancers.

vancomycin

Vancomycin: a promising option for the treatment of PSC?

07 Jun 2019

Dr Roger Chapman takes a look at vancomycin and its potential use in PSC.

PSC/UK-PSC Clinical Guidelines

PSC Guidelines

03 Jun 2019

The new BSGUK-PSC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of PSC have been published.

Are some livers better than others

PSC research is a top priority in the UK liver community

11 Mar 2019

Your survey responses have been acted upon and heard.

Improving PSC diagnosis

PSC Support works with researchers to improve PSC diagnosis

01 Feb 2019

We are working with researchers to remove the uncertainty around diagnosing PSC.

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