OP01 Alcohol and liver disease detection study ALDDeS: early results and implications

• Published in: Gut Vol. 59; no. Suppl 2; p. A1
• Main Authors: Sheron, N, Moore, M, Roderick, P, O'Brian, W, Leydon, G, Bowerman, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Society of Gastroenterology 01.09.2010; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Alcohol; Alcohol use; Biopsy; Blood tests; Cirrhosis; Drinking behavior; Fibrosis; Liver cirrhosis; Liver diseases; Morbidity; Primary care

IntroductionLiver deaths have increased 5–8 fold in 30 years and the majority are alcohol related. Cirrhosis develops silently and presents late; around 25% of subjects die before they have a chance to stop drinking. Blood tests in routine use do not stage fibrosis and diagnosis often requires a liv...