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Virtual Alagille Webinar -August 7

Calling all Alagille families! Our friends at Mirum are hosting a free webinar opportunity August 7. Hear from other Alagille families as well as Dr. Lee Bass, Clinical Practice Director and Director of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition), ...

Together We Can End the Stigma of Liver Disease!

The stigma attached to liver disease is a hidden burden that affects millions of people across the globe. Texas Liver Foundation works to raise awareness, educate, and improve the lives of Texans facing liver disease. In this post, we delve into the impact stigma has on patients and caregivers, shedding light on the harm it...

Your Mental Health Matters, too!

Living with or caring for someone with chronic liver disease can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. The National Institue of Mental Health published an article discussing the link between mental health and chronic illness that can be found by clicking here. It’s important to prioritize your emotional and mental ...

Exercise! Your liver will thank you.

Looking for a fun way to improve your liver health? Get moving and try a little exercise! While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of liver health, exercise can have a big impact on keeping your liver in tip-top shape. The Benefits of Exercise for Liver Health...

Hepatitis C Elimination

Over 2.4 million Americans are chronically infected with hepatitis C, and most do not know they are infected. Left untreated, hepatitis C may progress to cirrhosis and eventually liver cancer. But direct acting antiviral (DAA) therapies have a 95% cure rate. The time to eliminate hepatitis C is now, and we can do it.

What’s My ALT?

Watch our video about liver health and diet for children!

This video about the risk of fatty liver and combating it with diet for children was created by Lauren Roper, a UTHealth dietetic intern, to introduce a life-threatening condition that few people know about – fatty liver disease – and suggest how to prevent or slow its progression with one of many strategies – decreasing...