A podcast initiative by The Liver Foundation where we discuss the latest updates in hepatology with the world’s leading experts. In each episode, we bring you the latest updates, breakthroughs, and insights on a myriad of topics, from the intricacies of steatotic liver disease to the complexities of residency matching. Whether you’re a medical professional, researcher, or simply intrigued by the liver’s vital role in our health, this podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and enga ...
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31: Burden of MASH in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Welcome to our latest episode featuring Professor Emmanouil Tsochatzis, a distinguished Professor of Hepatology and Honorary Consultant at the UCL Institute for Liver and Digestive Health in the Royal Free Hospital. Today, we embark on an exploration of the profound impact of Metabolic-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) on individuals grappling with…
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Discover the latest insights in viral hepatitis control in Africa with Dr. Yusuke Shimakawa, a senior epidemiologist at the Institut Pasteur, Paris. In this episode, gain privileged access to Dr. Shimakawa's expertise as he navigates the complexities of hepatitis B and discusses tailored care strategies specifically for Africa. Tune in to deepen yo…
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29: Molecular Mechanisms underlying Alcohol Abstinence and Relapse in ALD
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We are thrilled to have the privilege of hosting Prof. Juan Pablo Arab, a distinguished expert in alcohol-associated liver disease from the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University, Canada. In this enlightening episode, Prof. Arab unveils groundbreaking insights from his recent publication in Hepatology, shedding light on the intricate mol…
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In this highly anticipated episode, we extend a warm welcome to Prof Rashid Lui, a distinguished gastrointestinal oncologist hailing from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Join us as he delves into his comprehensive review on the pivotal role of the gut microbiome and fecal microbiota transplantation in addressing liver cancer and associated com…
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Prepare for an enlightening journey as we dive into a riveting discussion with Prof Loretta Jophlin, an esteemed transplant hepatologist from the Trager Transplant Center, Jewish Hospital and the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as she unveils invaluable insights into the latest ACG Clinical Guideline for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease…
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26: Elafibranor in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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We are truly honored to welcome a luminary in the field of hepatology, none other than Prof Kris Kowdley. With a career spanning decades, Prof Kowdley stands as a trailblazer in advancing our understanding of liver health. As the Director of Liver Institute Northwest and a distinguished Professor at Elson S Floyd College of Medicine at Washington S…
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We are delighted to host Prof Ana Lleo, a distinguished expert in autoimmune liver disease from Humanitas University. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into her recent study published in the Journal of Hepatology. In this episode, we explore the intricacies surrounding the incidence and predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma in pat…
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24: Decoding Immunotherapy-Related Liver Injury in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Ciro Celsa from the Università degli Studi di Palermo as he unveils his latest research published in the Journal of Hepatology. Delve into the distinct characteristics and outcomes of immunotherapy-related liver injury in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma compared to other advanced solid tumors. Don't m…
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23: Navigating the Landscape of Living Liver Donor Psychosocial Evaluations in the U.S.
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Dive into the realm of transplant psychiatry with Dr. Zimbrean, Director of Transplant Psychiatry at Yale New Haven Hospital. With a focus on the mental health of organ transplant candidates, recipients, and donors, she shares insights from her latest study, 'Psychosocial Evaluation of Living Liver Donors: Current Practices in the U.S.' Join us for…
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22: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated Liver Disease
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Step into this episode with Dr. Pavel Strnad from the University Hospital Aachen, Germany. Leading a pioneering initiative on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-associated liver disease, Dr. Strnad invites you to tune in and gain valuable insights into this crucial area of study. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the world of alpha-1 antitrypsin…
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21: Confronting Obesity and Steatotic Liver Disease Challenges
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In today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Dr Paul Brennan from University of Dundee. Join us as he unveils insights into his latest publication in Gut on the evolution of gastroenterology and hepatology in challenging the obesity and steatotic liver disease paradigm. Catch this exciting interview as he shares more about public health-directed p…
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20: Blood-based Biomarkers for HCC Surveillance
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Step into an exclusive episode exploring blood-based biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance with the distinguished Professor Amit Singal from UT Southwestern Medical Center. As a leading authority in this field, Professor Singal boasts an impressive portfolio of over 200 publications in esteemed journals such as JAMA, Gastroenterology…
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19: Latest Advancements in Liver Transplantation
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Discover the forefront of liver transplantation with Professor Michael Lucey, a leading expert and Medical Director of the UW Liver Transplant Program. Join us as Prof. Lucey delves into the depths of his recent study, featured in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, shedding light on the latest advancements and critical insights in the…
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18: A Nurse Practitioner’s Insights on Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
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In this captivating episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of alcohol-associated liver disease with Elizabeth Lee, a highly skilled nurse practitioner from the University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital. With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, Elizabeth shares her insights on navigating the complexities in the care of pa…
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17: Prevalence, Mortality, and Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury in Severe Alcohol-Related Hepatitis
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Welcome to this episode featuring a rising star in the world of hepatology, Dr Luke Tyson, hailing from the prestigious St. Mary's Hospital and King's College Hospital. In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of hepatology with Dr. Tyson as he shares his groundbreaking research, a study titled “In severe alcohol-related hepatitis, acut…
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16: The Sobering Truth - The Rising Costs of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease in the United States
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In this episode, get ready to be inspired as we welcome the brilliant Professor Jagpreet Chhatwal, Director of the MGH Institute for Technology Assessment and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. His groundbreaking research in decision science, data analytics, health economics, and outcomes research has made waves in the medical world and…
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15: How Accurate is Diagnostic Imaging in Compensated Cirrhosis?
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In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Liv Hetland from Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre. Prepare to embark on a journey through her most recent research featured in Hepatology Communications where we explore the surprising challenges and limitations of ultrasound and CT scans in accurately diagnosing compensated cirrhosis.…
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14: Fueling Your Health - Diet’s Role in Taming Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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It is our biggest privilege to introduce Prof Dr Manuel Romero-Gómez, the Head of Digestive Diseases Department at Virgen del Rocío University Hospitals and one of the leading global experts in NAFLD. With a remarkable portfolio of over 400 peer-reviewed papers dedicated to gastrointestinal and liver diseases, coupled with numerous accolades celebr…
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13: Global Disparities in Cirrhosis Mortality and Liver Transplantation - CLEARED Consortium
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Today, we are honoured to welcome Professor Jasmohan S. Bajaj from Virginia Commonwealth University, a prominent figure in the field of hepatology. He currently serves as the co-editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology and chair for the North American Consortium for Study of End-Stage Liver Disease. In this episode, Professor Jas…
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12: Global Public Health Agenda for Steatotic Liver Disease - Expert Insights into MASLD
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We are honored and ecstatic to introduce Professor Jeffrey Lazarus, a luminary in the field of global public health. As the working group chair of the EASL-Lancet European Liver Health Commission, and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his tireless dedication to advancing global health agendas, Professor Jeffrey stands at the forefron…
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11: Cost Barriers of Rifaxamin in Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment
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Welcome to this episode featuring Prof. Lizzie Aby, a distinguished transplant hepatologist hailing from the University of Minnesota, United States. Prof. Aby has been honored with the prestigious advanced/transplant hepatology award from AASLD, making her a leading authority in her field. Join us as we delve into her recent publication in Hepatolo…
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10: Mastering Cirrhosis Management - BSG Best Practice Guidance
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Want some clinical pearls on the effective management of liver cirrhosis? In this enlightening episode, join us as we sit down with Dr. Dina Mansour, Liver Committee Secretary at the British Society of Gastroenterology and a renowned expert at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Together, we distill the latest guidelines for the effective management of liver…
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09: Liver Transplantation in NASH Cirrhosis
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In this episode, we are honored to have Professor Shadab Siddiqui from Virginia Commonwealth University, a trailblazing figure in the realm of steatotic liver disease and liver transplantation. Buckle up for an exploration of the complexities surrounding liver transplantation within the context of NASH cirrhosis. This episode offers a treasure trov…
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08: Medications and Liver Health in Alcohol Use Disorder
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In this exciting episode, we are joined by Dr. Anahita Rabiee from Yale New Haven Hospital. Our conversation delves into her latest research, featured in Hepatology Communications, where she explores the positive impact of medications for alcohol use disorder on the survival of individuals dealing with hazardous drinking and alcohol-associated cirr…
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07: Breaking Down the Silent Threat of Nash-Related Cirrhosis
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In this captivating episode, we are honoured to host Dr Vincent Chen, a renowned hepatologist from the University of Michigan Health. Dr Vincent’s interest and expertise lies in the progression of steatotic liver disease. In particular, he explores the use of biomarkers and genetics in the risk stratification of patients at risk of progression to c…
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06: Liver Disease and Healthcare in Veterans
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Join us in this podcast episode as we delve into the rich expertise of Professor George Ioannou who is the Director of Hepatology at the Seattle VA. With a dedicated focus on liver disease and veteran healthcare, Professor Ioannou brings to light his profound insights and wisdom. Notably, he is also the author of the enlightening book 'Kintsugi Med…
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05: Bariatric Endoscopy’s Impact on Chronic Liver Disease
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Prepare to be enthralled in this mesmerizing episode, featuring none other than Prof Sigh Pichamol Jirapinyo, an advanced endoscopist and bariatric endoscopist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, where she also serves as Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Fellowship and Associate Director of Bariatric Endos…
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04: Confronting Alcohol Withdrawal in Alcohol-associated Hepatitis
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Buckle up for an electrifying episode as Dr. David Marti-Aguado deep dives into his latest groundbreaking research in the field of alcohol-associated liver disease. In this riveting episode, he unfurls the ingenious strategies that confront the formidable challenge of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the context of alcohol-associated hepatitis. Tune …
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03: Fatty Liver to Deadly Tumor: Surveillance of NAFLD-HCC
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In this captivating episode, listeners are presented with the esteemed presence of Dr. Daniel Huang, a distinguished luminary in the field of HCC-related research. The episode gracefully navigates through cutting-edge advancements in surveillance strategies, offering a profound understanding of the subject. Furthermore, it delves into the intricate…
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In this insightful episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Michael Tseng, currently a first-year GI fellow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Tseng generously walks us through his personal journey of successfully securing a spot in a gastrointestinal fellowship program. His candid narrative not only offers a peek into his own …
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In this podcast episode, we spotlight Professor Mazen Noureddin, esteemed director of the Houston Research Institute. Join us as we explore the far-reaching implications of the updated nomenclature for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Professor Noureddin's expertise naviga…
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