2021 Webinar: Natural History of NAFLD/NASH in Children: Knowledge, Gaps and Interventions-Natural History of NAFLD/NASH in Children: Knowledge, Gaps and Interventions

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The ASLD webinar titled "Natural History of Pediatric Nash" provided valuable information on the natural history, monitoring, and interventions for pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The webinar featured presentations by Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer and Dr. Shikha Sundaram. Dr. Schwimmer discussed the natural history and monitoring of pediatric NAFLD and NASH, highlighting the limited longitudinal data on changes in histology and the potential use of liver chemistry and imaging as tools for disease monitoring. He also discussed the need for more long-term outcome data and the promise of emerging imaging techniques. Dr. Sundaram focused on interventions to stop the progression of pediatric NAFLD and NASH, including lifestyle modifications, bariatric surgery, dietary supplements, and pharmacotherapy. She emphasized the importance of lifestyle interventions, such as diet and exercise, in improving outcomes and preventing disease progression. Dr. Sundaram also discussed the potential efficacy of dietary supplements and highlighted ongoing research on new pharmacotherapies. Overall, the webinar provided valuable insights into the natural history, monitoring, and interventions for pediatric NAFLD and NASH, highlighting the need for further research in this area.

Keywords

ASLD webinar

Natural History of Pediatric Nash

pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

pediatric non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer

Dr. Shikha Sundaram

disease monitoring

lifestyle modifications

pharmacotherapy