Robotic-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…
Biliary atresia
Abnormal amino acid profile seen in biliary atresia infants after birth
The blood levels of four amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are significantly elevated in infants with biliary atresia within 72 hours of…
Modified scoring system could aid biliary atresia diagnosis: Study
A modified version of the Simple Biliary Atresia Scoring System (SBASS) offers a noninvasive way for doctors to make a biliary atresia diagnosis, differentiating…
Maralixibat reduces itch in children with biliary atresia: Case series
Off-label treatment with Mirum Pharmaceuticals’ maralixibat led to clinically meaningful reductions in severe itching, or pruritus, in five children with biliary atresia, including…
American Liver Foundation funds 4 research projects in biliary atresia
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has announced the eight winners of its 2024 Pilot Research Awards, with four of the awards going to scientist-led…
Protein in blood may be liver scarring marker in biliary atresia
Higher levels of a protein called amyloid precursor protein (APP) in the blood may be a marker of fibrosis, or liver scarring, in biliary…
American Liver Foundation launches free toolkit for children
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has launched a toolkit — featuring a plush lion named Bili the Brave — to support children and families…
Blood marker may predict biliary atresia liver transplant need: Study
A non-invasive liver function score called the aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index (APRI) may help accurately predict whether adult biliary atresia (BA) patients…
American Liver Foundation gala to recognize biliary atresia family
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is granting its Spirit of Giving Family Award to a U.S. family for its dedication to raising funds and…
Blood test augurs liver survival after Kasai procedure in biliary atresia
A blood-based biomarker of body-wide inflammation called a low systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) before a standard Kasai surgical procedure can accurately predict post-surgery liver…
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