The Liver Meeting 2019-Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Practice Guidance 2018

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Practice Guidance 2018

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In the video transcript summary, Dr. Michael Lucey presented new guidance on alcohol-associated liver disease, emphasizing the importance of recognizing alcohol use disorder. The guidance aims to reflect a culture change in the view of alcohol-related liver disease within the medical community. Terms like alcoholic are being avoided to reduce stigma, and suggestions are provided for managing alcohol-related liver disease. Recommendations include screening, brief interventions, and referral for treatment. Dr. Lucey highlighted the need for collaboration with addiction specialists and discussed the challenges in treating severe alcoholic hepatitis and the role of nutrition in recovery. The guidance also addresses the use of prognostic scores and considerations for liver transplantation in carefully selected patients with alcohol-related liver disease.

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Presenter: Michael R. Lucey

Keywords

alcohol-associated liver disease

guidance

alcohol use disorder

culture change

stigma reduction

screening

brief interventions

referral for treatment

severe alcoholic hepatitis