by admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
By The Autoimmune Hepatitis Association On the first day of winter, we share more about a unique phenomenon observed in some autoimmune diseases: how the change of seasons can play a role. Is there a time of year that patients are more likely to be diagnosed with...
by admin | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director One of the most common questions our members ask is “how common is AIH?” Unfortunately, it’s a challenging question, and the answer depends on which epidemiologic study you are reading. There is no doubt AIH is a...
by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning in the United States in early 2020, Chicago-area resident Dave Richardson started to feel sluggish and tired all the time. He didn’t have much of an appetite and just didn’t feel like himself. His blood pressure ended up...
by admin | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Currently, the most important treatment goal for autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is normal liver tests (AST and ALT) and IgG levels. These numbers are used by treating doctors as surrogates for AIH-related liver inflammation....
by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Autoimmune Hepatitis Association (AIHA) Founding Member Lisa Devereaux has been a longtime supporter of the AIHA, from making monetary donations to volunteering countless hours connecting with other autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) patients. In this Q&A, she shares more...
by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Erin AndersonAIHA Director of Programs and Advancement If having autoimmune disease were a competition, Lee Gipson (below left) jokes that she would take home the prize over her older sister, Jo McCoy (below right). Gipson has three autoimmune diseases, and McCoy...
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