Wilson Disease Publications

New guidance for Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Wilson Disease

Updated Guidance
Executive Summary

Selected Journal Articles and Textbook References

Zinc Therapy for WD
Article: https://wilsondisease.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zinc-Therapy-for-WD.pdf

Current and emerging issues in Wilson disease
Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1903585

Clinical examination, laboratory findings, and imaging can diagnose Wilson disease
Article: https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2021-sept/wilson-disease

Clinical practice guidelines in Wilson disease
Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6531645/

Clinicians and Patients Confront Practical Issues in Wilson Disease
Article: https://wilsondisease.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chronic-Liver-Disease-Fdn_White-Paper.pdf

Wilson’s disease: Revisiting an old friend
Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8239488/

The genetics of Wilson disease
Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5648646/

The Effect of Mental Health, Neurological Disease, and Liver Disease on Quality of Life in Patients With Wilson Disease

Taste and Smell in Wilson Disease Patients
Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022510X24000844?dgcid=coauthor#bb0060

Wilson disease and the COVID-19 pandemic
Article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1326802/full

Wilson Disease in Patient with Acute Liver Failure
Article: https://wilsondisease.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KiraCMAJwilsonarticle.pdf

International Wilson Disease

Clinical and Genetic Profile of Pediatric and Adult Wilson’s Disease in India
Article: https://www.ghadvances.org/article/S2772-5723%2825%2900104-9/fulltext
California & Italian WD patient comparisons
Article: https://wilsondisease.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WD-in-California-and-Italy.pdf

Evaluating Diagnosis and Management Gaps in Wilson Disease

Results from a qualitative patient survey.

Tamir Miloh, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Mary Graper, Wilson Disease Association
Michael Schilsky, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Books for Purchase

Management of Wilson Disease: A Pocket Guide (Clinical Gastroenterology)

Part of: Clinical Gastroenterology (35 Books)
by Michael L. Schilsky | Aug 25, 2018

Wilson’s Disease for the Patient and Family: A Patient’s Guide to Wilson’s Disease and Frequently Asked Questions About Copper

by George J. Brewer | Apr 9, 2002

Wilson Disease: Diagnosis and management and the path to cure by Michael Schilsky

Dr. Michael Schilsky is a highly accomplished expert in the field of Wilson disease (WD) research and treatment. He has made significant contributions to both basic laboratory research and clinical studies, focusing on understanding the natural history of WD and improving disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Dr. Schilsky currently serves as the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee for the Wilson Disease Association and directs the Center of Excellence for Wilson Disease at Yale University.  This presentation reflects the state-of-the art and best practices for the diagnosis, treatment and management of this rare genetic liver disease.

Please see Scholarly Resources for scientific publications and abstracts for additional information.

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