U.S. Burden of Liver Disease; Active IBD and Pregnancy; All-Cause Mortality in MASLD
- On March 27, 2025, the American Liver Foundation announced its participation in the 129th Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America, scheduled for April 21, 2025, from Hopkinton to Boston, with Team ALF running to raise awareness for the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease.
- Team ALF, comprised of runners with personal connections to liver disease, including Cameron Dixon, ALF's 2025 National LIVEr Champion running in honor of her mother's genetic liver disease, and Keith Tully, a liver transplant recipient and primary sclerosing cholangitis patient, are participating in the marathon.
- The ALF marathon team, active since 1988, is dedicated to improving liver health and supporting vital programs through fundraising, including the 'Think Liver Think Life' public health campaign, a patient registry, and peer support programs.
- Cameron Dixon underwent a nine and a half hour surgery to donate 70% of her liver and her gallbladder to save her mother's life, an experience that reinforced her commitment to helping others.
- Lorraine Stiehl, CEO of the American Liver Foundation, expressed excitement for the runners joining forces at the 2025 Boston Marathon to advocate for liver organ donation and celebrate triumphs against liver disease, emphasizing their commitment and endurance reflect the strength of the liver disease community as they work towards better treatments, research advancements, and improved patient care.
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ALF's Official Charity Marathon Team Runs in 129th Annual Boston Marathon to Fight Liver Disease
BOSTON, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Liver Foundation (ALF) is proud to once again be a member of the 129th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America which takes place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Hopkinton to Boston.…


U.S. Burden of Liver Disease; Active IBD and Pregnancy; All-Cause Mortality in MASLD
(MedPage Today) -- In 2021, liver disease led to 2.7 million emergency department (ED) visits in the U.S., 2 million hospitalizations, and 134,000 deaths, while pancreatitis led to 733,000 ED visits, 552,000 hospitalizations, and 9,000 deaths...
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Bariatric Surgery May Improve Outcomes for Patients With MASH, Study Finds
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6 Surprising Signs Your Liver Can Be Struggling
Your liver plays a crucial role in keeping your body running smoothly, from detoxifying harmful substances to supporting digestion and metabolism. But when it’s not functioning properly, the effects can be far-reaching. Unfortunately, liver issues often go unnoticed until they become serious. Recognizing the warning signs is key to protecting your health. Here are 6 surprising symptoms that could indicate your liver is in trouble, so you can tak…
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