Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition – it is passed from parents to their children through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease at any age.
The Alpha-1 Foundation encourages testing for Alpha-1 among those at high risk for this genetic disorder. Anyone can ask their doctor to test them for Alpha-1 or they may choose to be tested confidentially.
The Alpha-1 Foundation remembers Joyce Finch, one of the very first AlphaNet Coordinators
Joyce Mary Joyce Finch, age 83, died early Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home in Greenville, Michigan. Joyce was...
National Groups Call on U.S. Federal Health Agency Leaders to Stand Strong for Science Over Politics in the Fight Against COVID-19
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Arrowhead ARO-AAT Phase 2 Interim Results in Patients with Alpha-1 Liver Disease
PRESS RELEASE Sept. 16, 2020 Arrowhead ARO-AAT Phase 2 Interim Results in Patients with Alpha-1 Liver Disease...
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