Harmful drinking rates could be reduced by a simple 'traffic light' test that detects hidden liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high risk populations. This could also potentially prevent hundreds of alcohol-related deaths a year. Devised by Dr Nick Sheron and colleagues at University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, the Southampton Traffic Light (STL) test, which costs about 50, could be used by GPs in the community. Published in the October ...Saturday, 28 September 2013
Research: Hundreds of People Developing Alcohol-related Cirrhosis Could Be Prevented Using 'Traffic Light' Test
Harmful drinking rates could be reduced by a simple 'traffic light' test that detects hidden liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high risk populations. This could also potentially prevent hundreds of alcohol-related deaths a year. Devised by Dr Nick Sheron and colleagues at University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, the Southampton Traffic Light (STL) test, which costs about 50, could be used by GPs in the community. Published in the October ...
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