News Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
New method for researching autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world and affects approximately 10% of all dialysis patients. Affected patients are usually aware…
A comprehensive characterization of liver involvement in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency published in "Gastroenterology”
The Aachen Alpha1-team around Priv.-Doz. Dr. Pavel Strnad and Dr. Karim Hamesch, who coordinate the European Reference Center for Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease at the Clinic for…
Twofold distinction for the Europe-wide registry on alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency) is a frequently overlooked metabolic disorder. Apart from lung disease, AAT deficiency leads to liver disease in up to 50% of patients. Although…
