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Jennifer Fleming

Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health Sciences at Queen's University and a practicing clinical hepatologist. Lead author of a study highlighting a spike in alcohol-related liver disease in young people.

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Apr 8, 2025 • 22min

More young women with alcohol-related liver failure, study warns

Samantha Harasemchuk, a stage 4 cirrhosis survivor at just 27, shares her powerful journey through alcohol-related liver disease. Joining her is Jennifer Fleming, an Associate Professor of Medicine, who unveils alarming statistics about the rising cases of liver disease among young women. They discuss the emotional battles faced by affected individuals and the hidden dangers of sugary alcoholic drinks. Together, they stress the urgent need for awareness and education around liver health, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and breaking the stigma around alcohol use.