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Illinois State Resource Center

Our Mission ALF promotes education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. ALF Great […]

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End Stage Liver Disease

Liver damage is progressive, which means that over time (without diagnosis or successful treatment), it can lead to cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease also known as chronic liver failure.

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Support for Patients with Hepatitis C

If you’re living with significant liver damage due to an untreated, chronic Hepatitis C infection you’re likely to need emotional and/or physical support at certain points in your journey.

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Diagnosing Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)

Learn if you or someone you love is at risk of getting HE, what triggers this complication and how it’s exhibited.

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Finding a Liver Transplant is Critical for People with Liver Failure

A successful liver transplant is lifesaving for people with liver failure and there are thousands of people currently waiting to receive a liver transplant.

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Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LALD)

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency affects the body’s ability to produce this enzyme needed to breakdown fat and cholesterol. When LAL is missing, fats accumulate and lead to liver and heart disease.

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Diagnosing Liver Disease

Diagnosing liver disease may involve liver function tests, a liver biopsy and more advanced forms of imaging.

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1 in 4 Americans at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease but Many Remain Undiagnosed

The rise in obesity and diabetes is fueling a life-threatening disease known as fatty liver disease, that affects an estimated 100 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it.

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What You Need to Know: Diabetes and Protecting Your Liver

The American Liver Foundation and the American Diabetes Association will present on the connection between NASH and Type-2 Diabetes. Dr. Tamar […]

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Memorial Sloan Kettering v. University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus California Pacific Medical Center v. University of Texas | Southwestern Montefiore-Einstein v. Kaiser Permanente LA Medical Center

Academic Debates professional education programs provide primary care physicians a unique opportunity to learn more directly from specialists on various topics.  […]

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center v. University of Cincinnati | Yale University v. Emory University | RUSH University v. Ascension Providence Hospital

Academic Debates professional education programs provide primary care physicians a unique opportunity to learn more directly from specialists on various topics.  […]

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University of Wisconsin v. Advocate Lutheran | Aurora Healthcare v. Einstein Healthcare Network | Northwestern Medicine v. University of Illinois Chicago

Academic Debates professional education programs provide primary care physicians a unique opportunity to learn more directly from specialists on various topics.  […]

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