A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the scientific journal The BMJ, shows that a simple blood test can predict the risk of developing serious liver disease. The method could be used in primary care already now and contribute to earlier detection of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
The Swedish cancer association PALEMA is awarding its research grants for the first time to two promising young cancer researchers in the field of liver and biliary tract cancer. This year’s recipients are **Anna Forslund**, specialist surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and **Antonio Akiki**, junior doctor at the Upper Abdominal Disease Unit, Karolinska University Hospital.
Curtis Jackson was living his dream life - a loving and supportive wife, three wonderful children, and a future that looked as bright as it could be. Then, one day, without warning, the dream was shattered.
