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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and the Role of Sugar Intake

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an obesity-related complication, is expected to become the leading cause of liver transplants in adults. As it affects 10% of all children and 38% of children with obesity in the United States, early intervention is crucial to prevent severe complications. Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have discovered that sugar intake plays a significant role in the severity and potential reversal of NAFLD.

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Understanding Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease

Though IV nutrition was a medical breakthrough, its long-term use could cause serious liver disease in some infants and children. Learn about our team's groundbreaking research on intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD).

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Biliary Atresia in Infants

Our pediatric hepatologist Cara Mack, MD, discusses the clinical presentation, management and ongoing care of infants with biliary atresia.

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Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis

Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of congenital hepatic fibrosis in children. See how our specialists treat pediatric fibrosis.

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Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)

Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis in children. See how we treat and diagnose PFIC.

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Exploring Immunosuppressive Medication Risk Factors for Kidney Function

Immunosuppressive heart medications can often affect liver function. Dr. Melvin Chan is exploring how to reduce those risks and implement standardized protocols for heart transplant patients.

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Levonorgestrel IUD for Adolescent Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients

Researchers found that healthcare providers can feel comfortable using IUDs with adolescent patients who have had sold organ transplants.

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Sarah Taylor, MD

Gastroenterology - Pediatric, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

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