EASL Studio Podcast: What Matters Most? The questions every hepatologist should ask their patients

This episode questions whether assigning the label “ACLF” to a deteriorating patient truly alters clinical decisions, or if focusing on the specifics of organ failure and reversibility is more useful. Experts debate the real-world utility of prognostic scores, the clarity (or confusion) created by multiple definitions, and whether the ACLF concept drives urgency, facilitates transplant access, or improves outcomes. A thought-provoking look at where terminology meets bedside care.Moderator: Tom Marjot Speakers: Paolo Angeli and Julia WendonThis EASL Studio is supported by GENFIT. EASL has received no input from GENFIT with regards to the content of this programme. All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

This EASL Studio explores the discrepancy between the huge burden of patients hospitalised with, and dying from, alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) or MetALD, versus the same disease’s near non-existence from population data. The panel will discuss whether current classification systems (heavily favoring metabolic causes) misrepresent the true burden of ALD and MetALD, and what clinicians can do to better map the role of alcohol in liver patients.Moderator: Maja ThieleSpeakers: Brian Lee, Mzamo Mbelle, Elisa PoseAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

What do we call it when someone with high-risk practices becomes viraemic again after treatment? In this episode, experts discuss the challenges of managing Hepatitis C in people who inject drugs (PWID) and other high-risk groups. Topics include SVR confirmation rates, DAA prescribing practices, acute vs. chronic infection, and real-world reinfection data. Are traditional labels still meaningful or do we need new frameworks for 2025?Moderator: Ahmed ElsharkawySpeakers: Ashley Brown, Tatyana Kushner and Sabela LensAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In hepatology, effective care goes beyond diagnostics and treatment. This episode explores the crucial questions hepatologists should ask to truly understand their patients’ needs, values, and priorities. By focusing on communication and patient-centred care, our experts highlight how listening carefully can improve adherence, enhance quality of life, and ultimately lead to better outcomes.Moderator: Pierre-Emmanuel RautouSpeakers: Agnès Dumas, Maria Hjorth, José Willemse, Zobair YounossiAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

This first session in a two-part EASL DeepDive series on the 2024 EASL-EASD-EASO MASLD Clinical Practice Guidelines will provide a detailed examination of the recommendations concerning diagnosis, non-invasive assessment, and risk stratification, with a view to supporting evidence-based clinical practice.Learning objectivesHave a good understanding of the concept/definition of MASLD within the framework of the new SLD nomenclature, including its contribution to disease progression in other diseasesGet familiar with the role of non-invasive tests for risk stratification in MASLD, their pro- and cons, and how and in whom to use them for screening/case findingGet a detailed understanding of HCC risk and risk stratification in MASLD and the surveillance strategies to implementThis programme is part of the EASL Guidelines Implementation Programme on MASLD supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and Novo Nordisk. Boehringer Ingelheim and Novo Nordisk have had no input in the selection and creation of this programme.

This episode addresses key challenges in vascular complications of liver disease, including the management of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with and without cirrhosis. Experts will explore controversies surrounding long-term anticoagulation therapy and discuss insights from the CIRROXABAN paper. Additionally, the episode will shed light on the management of splanchnic artery aneurysms, offering valuable guidance for clinical practice.Moderator:  Pierre-Emmanuel Rautou;Faculty: Sarwa Darwish Murad, Juan-Carlos Garcia-Pagan, Valérie Vilgrain Related episodesS4E11 – YI Choice: Gene therapy for liver disease — RNA interference and beyondS4E6 – Regenerating the liver graft with a machine?S3E11 – Regenerative Hepatology: From stem cells to tissue engineeringS2E9 – YI Choice: Propelling liver cell biology into the third dimensionAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this new edition of the EASL DeepDive, expert faculty guide participants through a focused and forward-looking discussion on key aspects of advanced MASLD, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of evolving clinical challenges and opportunities.This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim. Boehringer Ingelheim has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.Learning objectivesUnderstand the Pathophysiology: Describe the key pathophysiological mechanisms of MASLD and its progression to advanced liver disease and portal hypertension.Identify Unmet Clinical Needs: Recognise the current gaps in diagnosis, management, and treatment of advanced MASLD, highlighting the challenges of healthcare professionals in clinical practice.Evaluate Valuable Endpoints: Discuss the importance of selecting and utilising valuable clinical endpoints in managing MASLD to improve patient outcomes.Explore Emerging Therapies: Review the latest therapeutic strategies and potential interventions for advanced MASLD, focusing on how they address the unmet needs in patient care.All EASL DeepDive are available on EASL Campus.

This EASL Studio episode explores state-of-the-art practices in diagnosing steatotic liver disease and stratifying patients effectively for targeted treatment in 2025. Focusing on integrating cardiometabolic risk profiling and dynamic alcohol consumption assessment, the discussion will discuss contemporary methods, frequency, and practical implementation in clinical settings to enhance precision medicine approaches.Moderator: Aleksander Krag Faculty: Meena Bansal, Mattias Ekstedt, Arun Sanyal All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this EASL Studio episode to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare. Discuss its potential to revolutionise medical practice, its limitations, and whether it poses a threat or an opportunity for the future of the medical profession.Moderator: Ahmed Elsharkawy  Faculty: Jakob Kather, Sabela Lens, Ashley Spann Related episodes:EASL Studio at EASL Congress 2024 – Exploring new frontiers: The AI liver taskforce initiativeS4E5 – AI for dummiesS2E13 – Digital PathologyAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

With the release of the new HBV guidelines, treatment eligibility broadens. This EASL Studio explores how to communicate these changes, support shared decision-making, ensure adherence, and engage patients in ongoing care and clinical trials.Moderator: Ahmed Elsharkawy Faculty: Markus Cornberg, Sital Shah, Thomas Tu, Su WangThis EASL Studio is supported by Aligos Therapeutics, GSK and Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd . EASL has received no input from Aligos Therapeutics, GSK or Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd with regards to the content of this programme.All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.