The Liver Meeting 2020-NIH Corner Hepatology and Addiction Integrated Care Models for Alcohol-associated Liver Disease: Call for Action

NIH Corner Hepatology and Addiction Integrated Care Models for Alcohol-associated Liver Disease: Call for Action

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The video transcript is a detailed overview of the proceedings at the 2020 Digital Experience Liver Meeting, featuring speakers from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The speakers, including Dr. Svetlana Rodaeva, Dr. Rashmi Singal, Dr. Carlos Blanco, and Dr. Kathy Yang, discussed topics such as the importance of integrated care models for alcohol-associated liver disease, the prevalence of substance use disorders, the impact of alcohol and drug dependence on liver disease, and funding opportunities for research.<br /><br />Dr. Rodaeva highlighted the seminar's focus on hepatology and addiction, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care for patients with alcohol-associated liver disease. Dr. Singal discussed the challenges and opportunities in treating advanced alcohol-associated liver disease, including the importance of abstinence, screening for alcohol use disorder, and pharmacotherapy options. Dr. Blanco addressed the prevalence of substance use disorders, the impact on hepatitis C transmission, and the importance of collaborative research efforts. Dr. Yang provided insights into funding opportunities from NIAAA and NIDA, including career development awards and supplements for early stage investigators.<br /><br />Overall, the speakers stressed the significance of addressing substance use disorders in managing liver disease and highlighted the importance of research, collaboration, and integrated care models in improving patient outcomes.

Keywords

Digital Experience Liver Meeting

alcohol-associated liver disease

substance use disorders

integrated care models

hepatology

abstinence

pharmacotherapy options

funding opportunities

patient outcomes