Throwing yourself out of a plane - and into life Oct 25, 2008
Their patient had been fit and sporty, before quickly succumbing to Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder which causes copper to build up in the liver and brain. Within weeks of mates noticing his eyes were yellow, Harding was in a hepatic coma and put on the top of the waiting list for a liver transplant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Michael Anderson (114) Oct 8, 2008
He underwent many struggles in his life after being diagnosed with Wilsons disease when he was 11, but was always very strong and brave regarding all that he faced in his lifetime. He always had a good attitude and didn t let himself suffer, but enjoyed life and all those in it, loving them completely and never holding any grudges. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Complications of Liver Cirrhosis May 11, 2008
There are many causes of liver cirrhosis, most commonly alcoholic liver disease and hepatitis C. Autoimmune hepatitis, hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, and other causes can also play a role. The focus here are the conditions that stem from liver cirrhosis. (Suite101.com)
Church holds benefit to aid student recovering from liver transplant Jan 28, 2008
Shortly after entering the college, Briggs became ill and was later diagnosed with Wilson's Disease. The disease is a rare disorder in which causes the body to retain copper according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
Dr. Gregory Harold Terry May 18, 2007
D. from Ohio State University and died from complications due to Wilson's disease. Dr. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Harold Terry. (Madison County Record, AL)
Hope for Children with Rare Disease Apr 3, 2007
Nguyen has Wilson's Disease, a rare genetic illness that, if left untreated, can cause severe brain damage and death ... Nguyen, who had been admitted to a children's hospital in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, was suffering from Wilson's Disease, a genetic disorder that, if left untreated, can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death ... Hoang Le Phuc, the boy's doctor, knew Nguyen needed a medicine called Cuprimine, manufactured by Aton Pharma, Inc. At a loss, he wrote to Mary Graper,... (AlertNet)
Rare split-liver transplant aids baby, student Mar 21, 2007
The day after her 21st birthday, she learned she had Wilson's disease -- her liver couldn't properly dispose of the copper in food. The quiet buildup was destroying it. (CNN)
Celebrating the years that never would have been Mar 19, 2007
Two weeks after the transplant, tests on Dee Dee's failed liver showed it had been the victim of Wilson's Disease. was born with it and it causes copper to build up in your liver and your liver breaks down, Dee Dee explained. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Getting water to neighborhood is uphill project Mar 15, 2007
Lowman said recently that high copper concentrations could be dangerous for people with liver problems or Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder that causes excessive copper accumulation in the brain or liver. Garden Terrace water was tested twice annually and with treatment remained at acceptable levels. (Anchorage Daily News)
