Nazli Khodayari, PhD receives the 2020 John W. Walsh Translational Research Award for the research grant entitled “Novel Biomarkers for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Mediated Liver Disease in Circulating Exosomes”. In serch of the cure This honorable award was created in October 2016 and is named after John W. Walsh, co-founder of the Alpha-1 Foundation., a visionary man
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Many Alphas live a healthy and fulfilling life with proper treatment and lifestyle changes. With planning, education, support and most importantly, patience, it is possible to continue to work, travel and exercise and do the many things that you enjoy doing. ¿What now? When you or your child is diagnosed with Alpha-1, there are some
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Published in “Gastroenterology” The Alpha1-Liver Team from Aachen, Germany, which coordinates the European study group for alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease, has published the latest results on liver involvement in mild alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency in the renowned journal Gastroenterology. This work appears a year after the contribution that focused on the liver phenotype in severe alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
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Alfacare has been very present in the confinement, trying to help patients through a dynamic program. The organization of virtual cafes has brought together more than 100 patients, who have been able to answer their questions. The periodic publications of professional interviews have delighted our followers, as they have accurately answered the most frequently asked
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There are still many people who wonder how the inhaler is used correctly. FEANER, the Spanish Federation of Associations of Allergic and Respiratory Diseases Patients, has organized a webinar, in which nurse Isabel Portela, explains how to properly use inhalation devices, for patients with asthma and COPD treatments. Isabel Portela, who is also a researcher
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Did you know that plasma occupies more than half the volume of our blood? Plasma is the most liquid part of our blood, and the medicines derived from it, help thousands of people to continue with a life full of health and well-being. Through a complex process, and from the protein content of this vital
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Younger children have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, affected by being patients with DAAT. Dr. Silvia Castillo is interviewed to answer some questions about how COVID-19 affects children with asthma and DAAT. Read more
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This initiative of the World Health Organization is carried out since 1987 with the aim of informing and raising awareness about the effects Harmful and lethal of tobacco use in all its forms, including electronic cigarette, hookah, etc., and passive exposure to smoke tobacco The WHO calls on all young people to “Protect themselves from
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A healthy diet is an important part of optimising short term and long term health for Alphas. Eating a balanced diet provides us with the range of nutrients our bodies need and also helps maintain a healthy weight. Being a healthy weight (categorised as a BMI of between 20 and 25) can help reduce the
Professor James Chalmers and intensive care specialist Professor Leo Heunks have responded to patients on some infectious disease issues from the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Here you will find up-to-date, respiratory-specific information about COVID-19. If you have any other outbreak-related respiratory health questions, please contact info@europeanlung.org. In many cases, the recommendations are generalized for people
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