The Uniqueness of Liver Disease Care: Managing PBC
April Morris has spent 13 years working with liver disease patients. From being a sub-investigator on several clinical trials, to developing medications to treat and improve various liver conditions, she's immersed in everything liver health.
I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms
After a PBC diagnosis, I learned to self-advocate and discovered my “own normal.”
Unexplained Itching and Fatigue? Time to Get Your Liver Checked
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Don't Ignore This Important Women's Health Issue
You’ve probably never heard about this condition, but here’s what you should know about it.
Liver Cancer Risks That May Surprise You
About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer each year. Here’s what you need to know.
Have You Been Tested for Hepatitis C?
Routine screening for hepatitis C—which can destroy the liver over time—should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recommended Tuesday.
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5 Common Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Women
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