Patients, caregivers, and supporters will head to Washington later this month to advocate for policies to improve life for people living with fatty liver…
Biliary atresia
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NewsNew AI model helps make accurate diagnoses of biliary atresia
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model based on clinical data along with laboratory results and ultrasound images aids the early diagnosis of biliary atresia,…
Supporters are gearing up for World Liver Day on April 19 — marked by a global campaign to raise awareness about liver health and…
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NewsBile acid levels may predict outcome of Kasai surgery for biliary atresia
Measuring the blood levels of bile acids, the main component of the digestive fluid bile, can help predict key clinical outcomes for babies with…
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NewsCytokine levels may predict Kasai procedure outcome in biliary atresia
Blood levels of certain immune signaling molecules called cytokines may help to predict the likelihood of a successful outcome with the…
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NewsBiliary atresia patient spotlighted in 2025 ALF Liver Life Walk
Domenic Frappolli, who was born with biliary atresia, was named the American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) 2025 National LIVEr Champion. The foundation is spotlighting…
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NewsPatient identification guidelines may help diagnose biliary atresia earlier
A team of experts in the U.S. and Canada have developed patient identification guidelines to help pediatric primary care providers, or PCPs, in making an…
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NewsBiliary atresia blood markers augur post-Kasai liver transplant need
Children with biliary atresia who have higher blood levels of the matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP-7) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzymes at the time of…
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NewsStem-cell therapy during Kasai effective, safe in biliary atresia: Trial
Children with biliary atresia who received infusions of bone-marrow stem cells during a Kasai operation, a liver surgery that’s the main strategy for treating…
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NewsRobotic-assisted Kasai liver surgery may help biliary atresia outcomes
A robotic-assisted Kasai surgical procedure results in less blood loss, faster bowel function recovery, and greater rates of clearing jaundice at three and six…
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