Nearly 1.5 years of treatment with Bylvay (odevixibat) effectively reduces itching and liver damage markers, and improves growth and sleep in people with…
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NewsHigh urine protein may be common sign of ICP, study finds
About 1 in 3 pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), the most common pregnancy-related liver complication, had proteinuria, or high levels of…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsPFIC caused by USP53 usually mild form of liver disease: Study
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) caused by mutations in the USP53 gene results in a fairly mild form of the disease, with most of…
CHOLESTASIS
ColumnsMedical play specialists saved the day for our daughter
We had a breakthrough this week with our 4-year-old daughter, Eva, who has progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). I think we’ve finally found the…
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NewsEarly-onset pregnancy cholestasis increases risk of diabetes: Study
Women diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) before 24 weeks of gestation, or about six months, are significantly more likely to develop gestational…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsExcessive copper in PFIC3 may lead to misdiagnosis: Case report
Excessive copper levels in the body led to an initial misdiagnosis of Wilson disease, a rare condition marked by copper buildup in the liver and…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsNew ABCB11 mutation linked to PFIC2, hypothyroidism in boy
A new ABCB11 gene mutation was the likely cause of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 2 (PFIC2) in a boy who was also born with…
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NewsIVF linked to higher rates of cholestasis pregnancy complication
Women who conceive with the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF) — a commonly used assisted reproductive technology — are almost three times more likely…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsCase study supports efficacy of biliary diversion surgery for PFIC4
Biliary diversion surgery — which can be used in patients with bile duct problems — successfully reduced markers of liver damage, lessened itching, and improved…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsAbnormal blood lipid levels linked with ICP, pregnancy complications
Abnormal levels of certain fatty molecules, or lipids, in the blood appear to increase the risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and its…
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