Cholestasis-Associated Pruritus and Its Pruritogens
Jacqueline A. G. M. Langedijk, Ulrich H. Beuers and Ronald P. J. Oude Elferink* published March 9, 2021, frontiers in Medicine. “Cholestasis is the term for diminished or impaired bile
Prognostic Factors for Clinical Outcomes in Patients with PBC
This thesis, written by Dr. Carla Fiorella Murillo Perez was published January 2021. The study uses a large and globally representative cohort of patients with long-term follow-up to study various
EL-FIT program helps keep liver patients fit!
El-Fit offers a custom exercise program, tailored to meet the individual needs of liver patients. Using a friendly APP, the program allows patients to set goals and track progress, as
Real-World Effectiveness of Obeticholic Acid – new study
Obeticholic Acid was approved in Canada in May 2017, this study describes its effectiveness in two Canadian centers. Read more.
PBC Patient Guidelines
This year the PBC Network created a 36 page booklet “PBC – Living With Your Diagnosis” . The Canadian PBC Society participated in the final review of this comprehensive patient guideline and is now a proud member of the PBC Network. Read the guidelines here.
Testing Mirtazapine on Mice
University of Calgary PBC researchers tested the anti-depressant mirtazapine on mice and found promising results. Their report concluded that mirtazapine may represent a novel therapeutic approach to autoimmune liver disease.
New Cirrhosis Nutrition Guide
Get your copy of the new Cirrhosis Nutrition Guide. This Guide covers general topics relevant to all patients with cirrhosis. Specific nutrition issues are also addressed that may be helpful
EASL Meeting 2019
The International Liver Congress is a highlight of the year for liver physicians and patients. It is one of two international conferences where people meet and discuss new ways of
Results of our Patient Survey
Read the results of our patient survey which was initiated in 2015, with more than 250 PBC patients reporting how PBC affects their daily lives. We worked with a research