Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D), historically known as Wolman’s disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease, is a severe, underdiagnosed, and rare disease associated with significant morbidity and premature mortality. LAL is involved in lipid hydrolysis, and deficiency induces lipid metabolism abnormalities, which affect multiple organ systems including the liver, cardiovascular system, spleen, and gastrointestinal (GI) system
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Different Anchoring Methods
Percutaneous drainage catheter (PDC) insertion is an effective, safe, and well-tolerated method of relieving obstructions and drainage…
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Breaking Down Liver Disease: Scott Friedman
The number one unmet need is that we don’t have a good handle on who’s at risk, because patients generally don’t have too many symptoms
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Exploring Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Massimo Colombo
EMJ is thrilled to present an interview with Massimo Colombo, Past Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Milan, Italy, that…
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Diagnosis of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis in adulthood
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a cholestatic condition that typically arises in childhood. As such, if an adult…
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