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Video #4: Millions are affected by fatty liver disease, and raising awareness is crucial. Wendy Schaufert has dedicated 10 years to working with patients, focusing on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly NAFLD/NASH.
Video #3: What are MASLD and MASH? Can they be prevented? Is treatment available?
Understanding MASLD and MASH: Dr. Swain provided an in-depth explanation of Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing these conditions early.
Video #2: What do MASLD and MASH look like? What do they feel like? Check out the interest from the Calgary, AB community.
Liam Swain sharing the Madrigal Pharmaceuticals liver model on Global Fatty Liver Day.
Video #1: Your Liver Your Health: Understanding MASLD, MASH, Diabetes and Your Metabolic Health with Michael Betel
What do the stages of liver disease look like and feel like? (Thank you Madrigal Pharmaceuticals for the use of the liver models.
"How often do you think about your liver?"
Diagnosing Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty Liver Disease from a Patient's Perspective
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of September 19, 2023, the Fatty Liver Alliance, a Canadian not-for-profit charity, hosted, at the Westmount Public Library, in Westmount, Quebec, an extraordinary event that saw an overwhelming turnout of 50 community members.
Dr. Manal Abdelmalek, Hepatologist, Professor of Medicine at Duke University shares her expert opinion about what patients should ask their Primary Care Physician to ensure that their liver disease risks are assessed and that they are referred to a specialist for a more detailed evaluation if warranted.
Nurse Practitioner, Cheryl Dale shows how easy a Fibroscan can be for patients and that there is nothing to be afraid of.
Dr. Mark Swain explains what your Physician uses to diagnose MASH. There are specific markers that are considered.
Your liver is an incredible organ, performing more than 500 vital functions, such as filtering toxins and aiding in digestion and metabolism. Yet, liver health is often overlooked.
Each year, thousands of people are affected by liver disease. 1.5 billion people live with chronic liver disease, and 2 million lives are lost yearly. Early prevention can save many of these lives.
World Liver Day aims to spotlight the rising burden of liver diseases and the urgent need for concerted global action.
Beginning as a national effort in India, it has now become a worldwide movement, connecting people from every continent, including communities, doctors, and policymakers to promote liver health.
For Fatty Liver Disease, now more commonly known as Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a roadmap of actions and priorities has been published and will help address this epidemic.
1) Research priorities in SLD (JHEP, 2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2023.04.035
2) Action priorities in SLD (Hepatology, 2024):
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