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PSC Partners Seeking a Cure Launches Campaign to Distinguish Between PSC and PBC


 

The disease formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis now is called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and PSC Partners Seeking a Cure has launched a campaign to promote awareness of the difference between that condition and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Despite sharing certain similar characteristics, the two diseases are not the same and require different treatments and monitoring. Learn more on the PSC Partners website .

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