Traveling with young kids is always a bit of a gamble. Now that my boys are 7 and 4, they’re a heck of a lot…
Alagille syndrome
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ColumnsLearning to worry a little less as we stick to our son’s care plan
During my time writing columns for Liver Disease News, I’ve often shared about themes like worry, stress, and anxiety. These are common feelings when you’re…
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ColumnsA Father’s Day in the life of a busy caregiver
When I sat down to write this column, I hit a bit of an initial roadblock. I’ve been writing columns here for over a year…
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NewsTargeted chemotherapy effective for HCC in woman with Alagille
A targeted treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) successfully helped control hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, in a young woman with…
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ColumnsDespite my worries, my son is excelling in his private swim lessons
My son Finley is a ball of energy. At times, he’s hard to contain. He’s opinionated and, like all 4-year-olds, has extremely selective hearing. And…
I’m not a morning person. Truthfully, nobody in my household is. Still, our weekday morning routine frequently features at least one sleepy and grumpy individual.
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NewsGene therapy shows promise for Alagille liver disease: Mouse study
The use of an experimental, one-time gene therapy in a mouse model of Alagille syndrome increased the number of bile ducts — tubes that…
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ColumnsWith Alagille syndrome, sick days can be concerning
My two young boys are in full-time day care or school, so we’re no strangers to illness in our household. Between the sniffles, the coughs,…
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ColumnsShipping medication is convenient, but it can also provoke anxiety
I’d describe myself as pretty easygoing. I’m by no means a control freak, but I’m also the type of person who likes paying bills one…
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NewsElevated skull pressure leads to vision loss in Alagille: Case study
A young woman with Alagille syndrome (AGLS) developed profound vision loss due to increased pressure inside the skull following multiple brain bleeds, according to…
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