Medicine and Treatments
NLOS: Our Response to the Review
PSC Support welcomes the Review and strongly agrees that changes to the NLOS are required in order to ensure equity, access and transparency for patients. We endorse those recommendations which seek to address the disadvantage that PSC patients face under the NLOS.
Read MoreUPDATE: Rifampicin Availability in the UK
Rifampicin is sometimes prescribed to help manage itching (pruritus) in people with PSC and other liver diseases. We have become aware, through our community, partners and the NHS, that there is currently a national shortage of Rifampicin.
Read MoreNew Survey! Endoscopy Research
OPINIONS WANTED! Guts UK have launched a survey about the future of research into endoscopy procedures. This is a great opportunity for PSC patients to help shape the direction of research into this important area.
Read MoreBreaking News from ICR
Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and St Mark’s Hospital in London have shared news today that they have developed a test to predict bowel cancer risk in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
Read MoreFirst Participant in FARGO Trial
A PSC Support Trustee has been diagnosed with both PSC and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They is receiving weekly poo transplants to treat the conditions in a world first trial.
Read MoreNew Itch Treatment
If you are experiencing itch and have had a colectomy (but not a liver transplant), there may be a treatment option for you to try.
Read MoreLaunching Mission 2030
Mission 2030 – help us find a breakthrough in PSC research
Read MorePSC Support Vancomycin Statement
Statement from PSC Support about the use of vancomycin in the UK.
Read MoreAsk the Expert Live Q&A with Dr Deepak Joshi 14 January 2023
Join us on 14 January 2023 for a live Q&A on all things PSc with Dr Deepak Joshi
Read MoreAsk the Expert Live PSC Q&A with Dr James Ferguson 17 December 2022
Join us on 17 December 2022 for a live Ask the Expert Q&A session with Dr James Ferguson
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