Children with Alagille syndrome who have lower blood levels of bile acids, the main component of the digestive fluid bile, have better long-term liver…
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In preclinical studies, AT-587, Atea Pharmaceuticals’ lead oral candidate for treating hepatitis E, showed potent antiviral activity against multiple strains of the hepatitis…
Use of the experimental immune-modulating therapy CNP-104 in adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) participating in a U.S. clinical trial led to greater reductions in markers…
Among children and adolescents with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), severe itch significantly affects sleep, overall perceptions of health, and the family’s quality of…
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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…
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People with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who don’t start treatment after being diagnosed with the liver disease end up hospitalized more often and for…
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC3) can cause abnormalities in copper metabolism that mimic another condition, Wilson’s disease, and early distinction is key…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsNew blood test helps spot hidden liver scarring earlier
A new add-on blood test called the FAP-Index may help accurately identify serious liver scarring in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),…
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