About this Activity

Welcome to HealthChat on this special edition for Rare Diseases Day 2025. Today, we're shining a light on rare paediatric liver diseases, a group of conditions that often go unrecognised and misdiagnosed.

One such disease is Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)—a complex and often misunderstood disorder affecting the liver, heart, and other systems. To help us unpack the challenges of diagnosing and managing ALGS, we’re joined by Dr Marisa Baretta, a Paediatric Hepatologist at Wits University’s Donald Gordon Medical Centre.

Dr Baretta will walk us through why ALGS is frequently overlooked, how it impacts young patients, and what can be done to improve early detection and care. Stay with us as we explore the realities of rare liver diseases and what they mean for patients, families, and healthcare providers. 






Companion Article

If you liked this podcast, you can find the associated Clinical Study Review here.

 

Physican Resouces

Paediatric Liver & Transplant Services South Africa 

Childhood Liver Disease

American Liver Foundation


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