When I sat down to write this column, I hit a bit of an initial roadblock. I’ve been writing columns here for over a year…
Alagille syndrome
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NewsTargeted chemotherapy effective for HCC in woman with Alagille
A targeted treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) successfully helped control hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, in a young woman with…
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ColumnsDespite my worries, my son is excelling in his private swim lessons
My son Finley is a ball of energy. At times, he’s hard to contain. He’s opinionated and, like all 4-year-olds, has extremely selective hearing. And…
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ColumnsThe mistake that stands out in an already difficult morning
I’m not a morning person. Truthfully, nobody in my household is. Still, our weekday morning routine frequently features at least one sleepy and grumpy individual.
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NewsGene therapy shows promise for Alagille liver disease: Mouse study
The use of an experimental, one-time gene therapy in a mouse model of Alagille syndrome increased the number of bile ducts — tubes that…
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ColumnsWith Alagille syndrome, sick days can be concerning
My two young boys are in full-time day care or school, so we’re no strangers to illness in our household. Between the sniffles, the coughs,…
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ColumnsShipping medication is convenient, but it can also provoke anxiety
I’d describe myself as pretty easygoing. I’m by no means a control freak, but I’m also the type of person who likes paying bills one…
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NewsElevated skull pressure leads to vision loss in Alagille: Case study
A young woman with Alagille syndrome (AGLS) developed profound vision loss due to increased pressure inside the skull following multiple brain bleeds, according to…
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ColumnsManaging potty training difficulties with my son with Alagille
Potty training, in my experience, has to be one of the hardest parts of parenting a young child. For my 4-year-old son, Finley, who is…
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ColumnsSetting my worries aside as my son tries different activities
My son Finley is a little ball of energy. He is super active and doesn’t like to rest or sleep. At 4 years old, he’s…
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