Children with biliary atresia who had evidence of active cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection involving bile duct cells in the liver had signs of more severe…
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NewsWorld Liver Day promotes small habits that can yield big health gains
April 19 marks World Liver Day, a global effort to raise awareness about liver health and the growing burden of liver disease. This year’s…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsBreastmilk helps babies recover after Kasai surgery, study shows
Children with biliary atresia who undergo standard Kasai surgery to restore bile flow tend to grow better and have healthier livers when they receive…
April is officially recognized in the U.S. as National Donate Life Month, an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary impact of organ donation, and the…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsMost babies with biliary atresia test positive for rotavirus antibodies
Most infants with the rare liver disease biliary atresia (BA) show signs of a previous rotavirus infection, suggesting the common childhood virus may play…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsFirst reported case links Alagille syndrome with biliary atresia
A baby girl with Alagille syndrome and related liver problems that were not responding to standard medication was also diagnosed with a rare liver…
A global clinical trial testing Mirum Pharmaceuticals’ oral therapy maralixibat in people with itching, or pruritus, due to rare cholestatic conditions has finished…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsAI model based on imaging, blood tests may help diagnose biliary atresia
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-based model that combines information from imaging scans and blood levels of a protein called matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) may aid in…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsNew animated video aims to support children living with biliary atresia
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has brought its “Bili the Brave” children’s book to life with a new animated video that aims to support…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsRare biliary atresia variant linked to better clinical outcomes: China study
Infants with cystic biliary atresia (CBA) tend to undergo standard Kasai surgery earlier than those with other forms of biliary atresia, and generally have…
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