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What is Wilson disease
Wilson disease is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism in which the body cannot properly transport and excrete copper. The primary organ involved is the liver , but copper eventually accumulates in other tissues,…
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FAQ about Wilson disease
Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder that affects how the body handles copper. Because copper is essential in small amounts but toxic in excess, the body normally absorbs, uses, and removes it in…
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Prevention of Wilson disease
Wilson disease is a hereditary disorder of copper handling, so its development is driven primarily by inherited biology rather than by exposure alone. In practical terms, this means that it cannot be prevented in…
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Treatment for Wilson disease
What treatments are used for Wilson disease? The main treatments are medications that remove excess copper from the body or prevent copper from being absorbed, along with liver transplantation in severe cases. Wilson disease…
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FAQ about Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is common, but it is often misunderstood because the signs can be subtle and the effects may build up over time. This FAQ explains what vitamin D does in the body,…
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Prevention of Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can often be prevented or, when complete prevention is not possible, the risk can be reduced substantially. The condition develops when vitamin D intake, skin production, storage, or activation is not…
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Treatment for Vitamin D deficiency
What treatments are used for Vitamin D deficiency? The condition is usually treated with vitamin D replacement, correction of contributing causes, and longer-term measures that maintain adequate vitamin D status. The main treatment approaches…