Heading into the new year, one thing I’ve chosen to focus on is how I cope with challenges and obstacles in life. The last few…
Alagille syndrome
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsIBAT inhibitors have potential to boost life quality for patients
Alagille syndrome comes with a high clinical, economic, and quality-of-life burden for patients and their families, but new treatments such as Livmarli (maralixibat)…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsFielding my son’s new questions about his Alagille syndrome
I knew the questions that would come from my son Finley one day. We’ve been slowly teaching him about his Alagille syndrome. At almost…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsScreening for skull deformities necessary in some Alagille patients
Alagille syndrome may cause problems with skull development that can put abnormal pressure on the brain, and screening babies at risk for these rare…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsNew app designed to be health record, journal for patients
Know Rare, a support platform for people living with rare diseases such as Alagille syndrome, launched a health journaling app to help patients…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsEveryday vigilance is part of raising a child with Alagille syndrome
I’m fortunate that my son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome, has had relatively good health since his diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsOur son with Alagille syndrome is finding it hard to fall asleep
Raising young children entails a variety of obstacles. For me, one of the most challenging is sleep regression, a temporary decline of a child’s sleep.
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NewsVascular health checks, kidney tests urged for Alagille patients: Review
Kidney and blood vessel problems are common in people with Alagille syndrome, and while these often cause few to no symptoms, they can be…
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NewsBylvay eases itch over long term in PFIC, Alagille syndrome patients
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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ColumnsHow we navigate our son’s response to cold and flu season
Nearly all parents know that their little kids are walking germ factories. Having our boys in day care and elementary school creates all kinds of…
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