Welcome to Your FLA Patient Portal

 Introduction to MASLD & MASH: 

What Every Patient Should Know
A clear, easy-to-understand overview of MASLD and MASH, covering what these terms mean, how the liver functions, and the significance of a MASH diagnosis. With special guest, Dr. Sonal Kumar, Hepatologist.  

Part 3: Liver Insights 2: Understanding and Managing Symptoms of MASLD and MASH
Learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of MASLD and MASH with insights from Dr. Meena Bonsal, a leading hepatologist. This video offers practical advice on tracking symptoms, addressing co-existing conditions, and improving your well-being through tailored care. Take control of your liver health today!

Your Lab Results Explained: Making Sense of Blood Work and Scans

Helping patients interpret common lab results like ALT, AST, FibroScan, ELF, and MRI-PDFF scores. Patients frequently receive test results without fully understanding them, so this episode would provide guidance on how to interpret these numbers and how they relate to their liver health.  Dr. Jorn Schattenberg, Hepatologist, Hamburg, Germany shares his experience.

The Role of Diet in MASLD and MASH

Professor Shira Zelber-Sagi emphasized that diet is the foundation of MASLD and MASH management. Poor dietary habits contribute significantly to liver fat accumulation, inflammation, fibrosis, and even liver cancer. While many believe that weight loss alone is the key, diet quality is just as important.  "If you don’t take care of your liver, it won’t take care of you." – Prof. Shira Zelber-Sagi

How to Advocate for Yourself as a MASLD/MASH Patient

If you’ve been diagnosed with Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) or Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), you might feel overwhelmed or unsure about what comes next. But here’s the truth: you are your own best advocate in the healthcare system.  In a recent conversation between Michael Betel, President of the Fatty Liver Alliance, and Dr. Supriya Joshi, a Hepatologist and patient advocate, we explored how patients can take control of their healthcare journey. Here are the key takeaways and practical steps to help you advocate for yourself effectively.