2023 Webinar: Immune Tolerance in Chronic Hepatitis B: Mechanisms, Management, and Controversies-Webinar Recording

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Thank you to all the speakers for sharing their expertise and insights on the topic of immune tolerance in chronic hepatitis B. The webinar discussed the challenges in defining immune tolerance, the clinical implications of immune tolerance, and the controversies surrounding its management. The speakers highlighted the importance of understanding the immune response in chronic hepatitis B and the need for more data and better diagnostic tools to guide treatment decisions. There was consensus that not all patients with immune tolerance require treatment, and that treatment should be based on individual patient characteristics and goals. It was also mentioned that further research is needed to better understand the natural history of immune tolerance and to develop more effective treatment strategies. Overall, the webinar provided valuable insights into the complexities of immune tolerance in chronic hepatitis B and the ongoing efforts to improve patient care.

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The recording of the webinar presented live on Thursday, April 13, 2023

Presenters: Anna Suk-Fong Lok, MD, DSc (Hon), FAASLD, AGAF | Antonio Bertoletti, MD | Matteo Iannacone, MD, PhD | Simon C. Ling, MBChB, MRCP | Mark Richard Thursz, MD
Moderators: Kyong-Mi Chang MD | Carla S. Coffin, MD, MSc

Hosted by: Hepatitis B SIG

Keywords

immune tolerance

chronic hepatitis B

clinical implications

controversies

immune response

diagnostic tools

treatment decisions

patients

research

natural history

treatment strategies