The Liver Meeting 2020-General Hepatology Update

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Video Summary

The video discussed major topics in hepatology including the renaming of NAFLD to MAFLD, autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) diagnostic criteria and management, and pregnancy-associated liver diseases. Dr. Machado focused on dietary impact on NAFLD/MAFLD, Dr. Veerling addressed AIH and overlap syndromes, and Dr. Brady discussed liver diseases in pregnancy. The talks emphasized the role of diet in NAFLD/MAFLD, diagnostic challenges in AIH, and managing liver diseases during pregnancy. The impact of MAFLD during pregnancy, dietary influences, and safe diagnostic tools like abdominal ultrasound were highlighted. AIH diagnosis, treatment goals, and liver transplantation criteria were discussed, emphasizing tailored management for different populations. Close monitoring and adherence were underscored to achieve remission and prevent adverse outcomes.

Keywords

hepatology

NAFLD

MAFLD

autoimmune hepatitis

AIH

pregnancy-associated liver diseases

dietary impact

diagnostic criteria

management

overlap syndromes

liver transplantation criteria

adherence