EASL Podcasts European Association for the Study of the Liver

This insightful discussion is centred on the burgeoning field of endohepatology, where advanced endoscopic techniques revolutionise hepatology practice. With this episode, explore the broad scope of endoscopic procedures (including EUS-guided liver biopsy, portal pressure measurement, and gastric varices embolisation) and their transformative impact on diagnostics and therapeutic interventions in liver disease.To learn even more about endoscopic procedures in hepatology, take a look at this s...

This episode explores the approval of resmetirom for NASH, analysing its integration into clinical practice and patient eligibility. The experts also discuss the role of lifestyle interventions alongside resmetirom, the use of biomarkers for patient selection, treatment monitoring, and the expected landscape changes over the next five years.FacultyAleksander Krag (Moderator)Naim Alkhouri (Faculty)Sven Francque (Faculty)Amalia Gastaldelli (Faculty)Related episodesSeason 5 , Episode 2: Are 30% ...

Join us for a critical discussion on the significance of Drug and Herbal & Dietary Supplement-Induced Liver Injury (DHILI). In this episode, the speakers explore the importance of DHILI, assess recent advancements, and deliberate on the obstacles hindering further progress in addressing this pressing healthcare concern.This episode is organised in collaboration with the EASL DHILI Consortium.FacultyGuruprasad Padur Aithal (Moderator)Paul Hayashi (Faculty)Maribel Lucena (Faculty)Paul Watki...

In this episode, experts explore the shift away from invasive measurements in assessing clinically significant portal hypertension. The speakers address the crucial data needed to enhance the reliability and applicability of these non-invasive methods and introduce several advanced elastography techniques, shaping the future of portal hypertension assessment.FacultyBogdan Procopet (Moderator)Maria Papp (Faculty)Atoosa Rabiee (Faculty)Thomas Reiberger (Faculty)Related episodeEASL Studio S2E14:...

This episode aims at highlighting the importance of patient and public involvement in research. More precisely, the speakers focus on the importance of involving patients in research, practical steps to involve patients in research, and insights from EASL including engagement of patients in the EASL-Lancet Commission.FacultyMarta Alonso-Peña (Moderator)Kate Jack (Faculty)Marko Korenjak (Faculty)Thomas Marjot (Faculty)Related episodeEASL Studio from EASL Congress 2023: United we stand: Global ...

This episode centres around an article recently published in the Journal of Hepatology, presenting a new treatment algorithm positioned as an evolution of the BCLC system and aimed at addressing its limitations in the staging and therapy hierarchy for HCC. This discussion covers the implications of this fresh approach in the management of HCC patients, challenging the standard paradigm.FacultyBruno Sangro (Moderator)Umberto Cillo (Faculty) Helen Reeves (Faculty)María Reig (Faculty)This E...