Growing up, I was very much a daddy’s girl. My dad had a lively personality that helped him make instant friends wherever he went, sometimes…
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ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsMy child with Alagille syndrome is going through a ‘picky eater’ phase
When I was little, I was a picky eater. A big fan of peanut butter and jelly, I wasn’t super adventurous and didn’t really eat…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsThink smoking only affects your lungs? Your liver would like a word.
When a new year rolls around, many of us naturally turn our attention to health. I’ve made enough resolutions over the years to know that…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsThis year, my son with Alagille will hit 2 major childhood milestones
It’s challenging for me to look far into the future, as I tend to remain grounded in the present. It’s not that I don’t plan…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsCould GLP-1 medications be the future of fatty liver disease treatment?
Humans tend to love animals — especially the fuzzy, cuddly kind. I’m no exception. Anyone who knows me knows my devotion to my three cats:…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsMy son is learning the importance of taking his daily medication
As my kids age, I am teaching them responsibility. We talk about their duties at home, at school, and in public. Some of these come…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsDon’t let living with MASH stop you from your New Year’s goals
As we roll out of one year and tumble headfirst into the next, many of us feel the familiar pressure to make New Year’s resolutions.
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsI have patient compliance to thank for my normal MELD lab results
Today felt like a day worth celebrating. My latest round of labs came back for my model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, and…
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ColumnsSoaking in the season of joy is extra special this year
Raising kids is tough. Speaking for myself, as someone who often recharges with alone time, having two young boys has been a struggle at times.
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsStaying on top of MASH may mean not staying on the transplant list
The past two months have been a whirlwind. I had my left knee replaced in late October, which forced me to slow down and truly…
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