DEVIL project progress

Thank you to everyone who is taking part in this project, especially those that have been submitting data since we started.

This initial phase has been about testing out the technology and understanding the general patterns of the results submitted. The site is now accessible on smart phones so you can fill out your information on the move. We are working towards being able to give individual feedback soon.

This project is open to any Derby liver patient, so if you know anyone else who might be interested then please do encourage them to get in touch via the unit or this website.

Finally if you wish to make any comments or give any feedback on this website then please send us a message.

Research Newsletter

4% of the population have abnormal liver tests. In Derby there are currently around 600 patients with cirrhosis and 40 transplant patients. The department is actively involved with research and is currently running several clinical trials. These include :

  • Treatments for Hepatitis C, fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease
  • Looking at what happens when patients have drainage of ascites, develop kidney problems, and how patients feel about their liver disease

The patients are highly engaged with the research ethos of the department. In order to keep patients informed about research outcomes, consequent changes in patient care and projects in development disseminated the research team produce a biannual newsletter together with the renal department.

Below you will find a link to the most recent Derby Renal Research Newsletter.

Summer 2011 Derby Renal Research PDF newsletter