Before my son Finley was born, I had minimal exposure to the rare disease world. I knew about the more publicized conditions and had participated…
Alagille syndrome
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsHaving a great day care center makes a huge difference for our son
I feel fortunate that our 3-year-old son, Finley, has been at the same day care since he was an infant. Our older son, Jackson, bounced…
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NewsNew study may explain milder liver scarring seen in Alagille syndrome
Alterations to the immune system may underlie the mild liver scarring, or fibrosis, that characterizes Alagille syndrome despite severe liver disease, according to a…
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ColumnsHow we manage the itching caused by my son’s liver disease
I don’t exactly love any of the symptoms my son Finley experiences because of Alagille syndrome, but the dreaded itch wears on me…
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NewsKayfanda wins EU OK for Alagille-related cholestatic pruritus
Ipsen’s Kayfanda (odevixibat) has been approved, under exceptional circumstances, in the European Union (EU) to treat cholestatic pruritus in people with Alagille syndrome,…
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ColumnsSwitching doctors always prompts new questions and a bit of anxiety
Looking back at our son Finley’s Alagille syndrome diagnosis at just a couple months of age, I appreciate that we were fortunate to start…
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ColumnsUps and downs of back-to-school shopping for my son with Alagille
Even though my son Finley is still in day care, we enjoy the back-to-school shopping phase. He may not be starting a new grade, but…
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NewsNew NOTCH2 gene mutations identified as likely Alagille cause
Researchers in Italy have identified 10 new mutations in the NOTCH2 gene, which has been linked to Alagille syndrome, in nine children and one…
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ColumnsFostering a healthy relationship with food for my son with Alagille
I’ve shared that nutrition plays a major role in the life of my 3-year-old son, Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome. Because…
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ColumnsCreating understanding around my son’s Alagille syndrome
Here’s a question that’s been front and center in my mind while raising a child with Alagille syndrome: How do I prepare him to…
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