Liver Disease
Looking after Your Liver
We are currently experiencing an international explosion of liver disease that continues to have enormous impact upon healthcare systems and global health. In the UK we have seen a 20% increase in deaths related to liver disease since 2000 and this pattern reflects the global situation. Contrary to expectations, this dramatic increase in liver disease is not restricted to patients who drink alcohol, and liver cancer is the third most common cause of cancer related death. Many inherited conditions and acquired infections can also cause liver disease, and liver disease as a consequence of obesity and diet is becoming especially significant. This course will teach you about the amazing roles the liver fulfils to keep you healthy and will show you how these functions are compromised when the liver is damaged. We will highlight the reasons why liver disease is on the increase and show you some of the amazing new treatment options available to address the global challenge of liver disease. Finally we will also show you some simple steps you can take to look after your liver to prevent liver disease. You can see what the tutors are up to by following their Twitter feed @BirminghamLiver . You can also find out more in Patricia Lalor’s blog post: “ What can you do to look after your liver? ” By the end of the course, you'll be able to... The course will be of relevance to those who enjoy the study of biology and are interested in medicine. Secondary or High school-level knowledge of science is sufficient to complete this course. There will also be optional, additional materials for those already educated to undergraduate level and those who would like to challenge themselves and explore beyond the core material. The University of Birmingham is a public research university, consistently listed as a leading UK university and ranked among the top 100 in the world.
Topics Covered- Liver anatomy and function
- Regeneration
- Viruses, autoimmunity, alcohol and metabolic disease
- Jaundice
- Fibrosis
- Diet and the liver
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Length | 3 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | May 28 (earlier today) |
Cost | $64 |
From | University of Birmingham via FutureLearn |
Instructor | Liver disease course leads |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming |
Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 3 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | May 28 (earlier today) |
Cost | $64 |
From | University of Birmingham via FutureLearn |
Instructor | Liver disease course leads |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming |
Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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