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A successful liver transplant is lifesaving for people with liver failure and there are thousands of people currently waiting to receive a liver transplant.
Meet Ryan Clary, Former Executive Director of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable and longtime HIV and AIDS advocate who has dedicated his life to giving a voice to liver patients.
Most know Bobby Rydell from hit songs like Volare. However, what most don’t know is that in 2012, Bobby underwent a double organ transplant, receiving 75% of a liver and one kidney.
During his tenure as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Study Unit at the University of Chicago, Dr. Baker helped develop the first Liver Transplant program in the Midwest.
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.
Liver Life Walk has been a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) since 1999. It allows people affected by liver disease to come together to raise awareness and funds.
ALF recognized individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the liver community, fields of biotechnology, medical innovation, and philanthropy at the New England Legacy Gala.
Ellen’s pregnancy was normal and both babies thrived until shortly after birth when their daughter, Sadie, presented with newborn jaundice.
Viral hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
For families struggling with pediatric liver disease, few resources and support options exist, until now.