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About ALF
About the American Liver Foundation
- Our History
- About Research
- About Education
- About Our Chapters
- About Advocacy
  - Chair Awarded
  - Hepatitis C Testimony
    Hepatitis C Testimony
  - Organ Donation Policy
    Organ Donation Policy
  - Hepatitis A Policy
  - Hepatitis A Position
  - HCV Screening
    HCV Screening Recommendations
  - Needle Exchange Policy
    Needle Exchange Policy
  - Incarcerated Persons
    ALF statement on viral hepatitis among incarcerated persons.
- Media Center
- Annual Reports
- Home Office Staff
- Board of Directors
- Careers
Chapters
Find a Local American Liver Foundation Chapter
Patients & Families
- Caregiver's FAQ
- ALF Transplant Fund
  Introduction to the ALF Transplant Fund Program.
  - How a Fund Helps You
    More about how a Transplant Fund can help you raise funds for your treatment.
- Become an Organ Donor
  Give the gift of life to those who need a new liver.
  - More Information
    Learn more about how organ donation works and what it means to become an organ donor.
Healthcare Professionals
- Research Awards
  Information about the ALF & AASLD Research Awards Program, including downloadable applications for the 2008 cycle.
  - 2008 AASLD Awards
    Information about the 2008 AASLD Research Awards. Link to applications on AASLD Web site.
  - Travel Awards
  - 2008 Research Awards
    Complete list of 2008 ALF Research Award Winners.
Educational Resources
Educational Resources - Articles and News.
- Liver Disease Info
  Articles providing comprehensive yet concise explanations of major liver diseases and related topics such as liver transplants.
  - The Progression of Liver Disease
    There are many different types of liver disease. But no matter what type you have, the damage to your liver is likely to progress in a similar way.
  - Alagille Syndrome
    Alagille syndrome is an inherited disorder that closely resembles other forms of liver disease seen in infants and young children.
  - Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
    If you consume more alcohol than the liver can process, the resulting imbalance can injure the liver by interfering with its normal breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
  - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a hereditary genetic disorder which may lead to the development of lung and/or liver disease.
  - Autoimmune Hepatitis
    Autoimmune hepatitis is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks the liver and causes it to become inflamed.
  - Benign Liver Tumors
    Noncancerous, or benign, liver tumors are common. They do not spread to other areas of the body, and they usually do not pose a serious health risk.
  - Biliary Atresia (BA)
    Biliary atresia is a disease that affects only infants, causing the bile ducts to become inflamed and blocked soon after birth.
  - Cirrhosis
    Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of normal liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. It is always related to other liver diseases.
  - Fatty Liver
    It is normal for your liver to contain some fat. But if fat accounts for more than 10% of your liver’s weight, then you have fatty liver and you may develop more serious complications.
  - Galactosemia
    Galactosemia is an inherited disorder that prevents a person from processing the sugar galactose, which is found in many foods.
  - Hemochromatosis
    Hemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron. The extra iron builds up in several organs, especially the liver, and can cause serious damage.
  - Hepatitis A
    Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus, or HAV. It is not a long-lasting or chronic infection.
  - Hepatitis B
    Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus, or HBV. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to potentially fatal liver diseases such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.
  - Hepatitis C
    Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, or HCV. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to potentially fatal liver diseases such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.
  - Liver Cancer
    Liver cancer refers to the growth of malignant tumors in liver tissue.
  - Liver Transplant
    A liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver.
  - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
    Primary biliary cirrhosis, or PBC, is a chronic, or long-term, disease of the liver that slowly destroys the medium-sized bile ducts within the liver.
  - Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
    Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, or long-term, disease that slowly damages the bile ducts inside and outside the liver.
  - Reye Syndrome
    Reye syndrome is a rare illness that affects all bodily organs but is most harmful to the brain and the liver. It occurs primarily among children who are recovering from a viral infection, such as chicken pox or the flu.
  - Type I Glycogen Storage Disease
    Type I glycogen storage disease (GSD I), also known as von Gierke’s disease, is an inherited disorder that affects the metabolism - the way the body breaks food down into energy.
  - Wilson Disease
    Wilson disease is an inherited condition that causes the body to retain excess copper. As the copper builds up in the liver, it begins to damage the organ.
- Download Brochures
- Request Brochures
- Voices of Liver Disease
  Video interviews with liver disease patients and advocates including Naomi Judd, Dr. Gerry Zeldis, and more.
- Liver Update Webcasts
  Explore this section to view our Liver Updates online.
- Liver Disease News
  News from around the world
- Related Links
Events
Discover the events we host
- Flavors
  Information about Flavors of..., the culinary gala of the American Liver Foundation.
  - Culinary Council
    The ALF Culinary Council is a group of industry leaders who have joined forces to raise our Flavors events to new heights.
    - Christopher Gross
    - Roy Yamaguchi
- Fundraising Tips
Volunteer
Volunteer with the American Liver Foundation.
Related Terms
San Diego Chapter
Flavors
Bulls, Buckles & Brawn
Flavors of Denver 2008
Taste of DeSoto
Fourth Annual Tim Mote Taste of DeSoto
Contact a Local Resource
Denver Liver Walk 2008

Page updated: February 21st, 2007

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