Mitochondria play critical roles in various types of cell death including apoptosis, necroptosis and ferroptosis. Mitochondria are dynamic organelles constantly undergo fission and fusion as well as biogenesis and removal by mitophagy. We will discuss cu
Explain the use of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with liver disease and liver transplantation and discuss emerging data on other preventive strategies.
To review the logistical and financial aspects of running a high volume program using DCDs and machine perfusion.
In this session the do’s and don’ts of withdrawal of Nucleos(t)ide Analogues will be discussed. In a selected group of patients NA withdrawal appears to be effective in invigorating the immune system leading to HBsAg loss. On the other hand treatment with
In this session the progress of treatment development in order to functionally cure hepatitis B will be discussed. Both antiviral and immunological target engagement is currently applied. Although we are able to decrease HBsAg levels substantially and eve
The COVID pandemic has dramatically accelerated an existing decline in the number of healthcare workers due to population shifts, among other trends. This is in striking contrast to the increased burden of chronic liver diseases on healthcare systems and
With the approval of new medications for obesity, one of the question that comes up in liver clinic is who should be prescribing these medications. Although multidisciplinary clinics are ideal, it is not pragmatic in most institutions. Liver clinics may
This MTE session will focus on implementing hepatitis C virus screening and linkage to care during pregnancy. Topics will include partnering with ob/gyn to provide hepatitis C screening, approaches to counseling and treatment of pregnant people with hepat
The aim is to discuss metabolic alterations that are involved in liver fibrosis and portal hypertension.
This session will focus on how Northwestern built a liver transplant program that sought to mitigate disparities for Hispanic and Black patients.