EASL 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.

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.

Listen to this EASL Studio episode for insights on the new MASLD guidelines and their practical application. Hear from experts on navigating the nomenclature change, implementing guidelines in clinical workflows, and fostering behavioral change to improve patient outcomes across the care team.Moderator: Sven Francque Faculty: Marta Cervera, Elena George, Shelley KeatingThis programme is part of the EASL Guidelines Implementation Programme on MASLD supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals. Boehringer Ingelheim or Madrigal Pharmaceuticals have had no input in the selection and creation of this programme.Related episodeS5E5 – JHEP Live: The new nomenclature for SLD: A multidisciplinary evaluation and approachAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

This EASL Studio episode cuts through the noise to explore alcohol’s true impact on health and society, spotlighting patient stories, public misconceptions, and bold policy solutions from across Europe.Moderator: David Barret (Internal Communications and Multimedia Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe)Faculty: Carina Ferreira-Borges (Regional Advisor for Alcohol, Illicit drugs and Prison health, WHO Regional Office for Europe), Aleksander Krag (EASL Secretary General), Hazel Martin (BBC Journalist and Liver Patient), Margarida Santos (General Practitioner Portugal), Riina Sikkut (Member of Estonian Parliament, former Minister of Health of Estonia)All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Most liver diseases are diagnosed when it’s already too late. This episode explores the pros and cons of early screening, the gaps in current strategies, and how projects like LIVERAiM are aiming to change the game.Moderator: Ahmed ElsharkawyFaculty: Pere Ginès, Ian Rowe, Maja ThieleAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this episode for a curated overview of landmark studies and breakthrough data presented at EASL Congress 2025, with expert insights on their clinical relevance and impact on the future of hepatology.Moderator: Thomas Berg Faculty: Hannes Hagström, Verena Keitel, Raj MookerjeeAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

What happens when hepatologists and interventional radiologists join forces? This episode discusses the power of collaboration – shared guidelines, joint training, and multidisciplinary care – to improve outcomes in complex liver disease.Moderator: Sven FrancqueFaculty: Irene Bargellini, Virginia Hernández-Gea, Max SeidenstickerAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this fifth edition of the EASL DeepDive, join Christophe Bureau, Virginia Hernandez-Gea, Marika Rudler, and Manhal Izzy to gain expert insight into the selection, management, and outcomes of patients undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedures.This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by W. L. Gore & Associates. W. L. Gore & Associates has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.Learning objectivesUnderstand the criteria for selecting appropriate patients for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) proceduresLearn to differentiate between high-risk and low-risk patients based on clinical indicators and patient historyExplore the impact of cardiopulmonary conditions on the outcomes of TIPS procedures, and how/when to monitor for new-onset heart failure post TIPSLearn from Marika Rudler about the strategies for preventing and managing post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy (HE)Discuss the latest research and treatments available for managing EH in TIPS patientsAll EASL DeepDive are available on EASL Campus.

This EASL Studio episode discusses cutting-edge approaches for managing bleeding varices. Explore the evolution of endoscopic therapies, the role of interventional radiology, and decision-making for high-risk gastric varices. Gain insights into EUS-guided portal pressure assessment and its impact on tailoring treatment strategies.Moderator: Debbie ShawcrossFaculty: Wim Laleman, David PatchRelated episodeS6E14: Endohepatology: The endoscopic liver gold rushAll EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this EASL DeepDive held on 03 July 2024, Palak Trivedi, Emma Culver, Andreas Kremer and Jessica Dyson explain the risk assessment in people with PBC as well as the mechanistic and treatment of fatigue and pruritus.Learning objectivesDiscover the latest mechanistic insights relating to the occurrence of PBC symptomsLearn more about the holistic management of PBC symptoms, with a particular emphasis on fatigue and pruritusLearn more about the current treatment options, their efficacy and limitationsGet a detailed understanding of the drugs in the pipeline for the near futureThis EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by GSK and IPSEN. GSK and IPSEN have had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.