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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare chronic disease that occurs when patients’ immune systems attack their livers and sometimes damage them. With treatment, most patients don’t need liver transplants and have normal life expectancies.
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Can a Lower Socioeconomic Status Worsen AIH?
By Craig Lammert, M.D. AIHA Executive Director Over the past decade, numerous studies have clearly shown that individuals with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) experience a lower overall quality of life compared to those without AIH. Adding to these challenges, there...
Is there a better medication than azathioprine to treat autoimmune hepatitis?
By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Azathioprine (Imuran) has reigned as the most common medication to treat autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) beyond steroids for more than 50 years. Yet, over the years, patients and doctors have raised concerns with its use....
Type 1 and Type 2 AIH May Not Be That Different After All
By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Two types of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) have historically been recognized: Type 1 and Type 2. The type 2 variety, identified as having antibodies anti-LKM1 or LC1, has been identified as more common in children than...