Optimizing Transplant Access Through Outreach, Living Donation, and Machine Perfusion: New Practice Paradigms

Presenters explore new practice paradigms for optimizing liver tarnsplant acccess and examine effective strategies for dissemination of knowledge regarding the benefit of living donor liver transplant (LDLT) through directed, nondirected, and paired donation. Other topics include the role of machine perfusion in improving transplant access, outreach hepatology and transplant clinics, telehepatology, and the role of minimally-invasive surgical techniques in the growth of LDLT programs.

Assessing and Addressing Quality of Life and Patient-Reported Outcomes: Creating Shared Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Management and Treatment

Panelists highlight the perspectives of providers and people living with hepatitis B regarding strategies to assess and address patient-reported outcomes, and cultivate shared decision-making that is informed by scientific evidence, provider expertise, and patient preferences. The diverse panel includes representatives of nonprofit organizations, health systems, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups. A question-and-answer period follows speaker presentations.

ZOOM ONLY: The Bigger Picture: Insights and Support from the Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) Community (Presented by Fatty Liver Foundation)

Our newest survey highlights what many already know: managing SLD isn&rsquo;t just about liver health. Barriers like transportation, finances, isolation, and mental health challenges play a big role in how people experience their condition. Join us for an honest, community conversation about these realities, and hear about programs and resources designed to help you take care of both your health and your well-being.<br />
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ZOOM ONLY: Sober in a Not-So-Sober World: Finding Steady Ground in Unsteady Times (Presented by Sober Livers)

&quot;Sober&quot; can mean more than life without alcohol&mdash;it can also mean approaching life with clarity, balance, and thoughtful awareness. This conversation explores the many meanings of sobriety&mdash;clarity, calm, and conscious living&mdash;and how those qualities help us navigate a world that feels increasingly loud and unsettled. Together, we&rsquo;ll talk about what&rsquo;s within our control, what&rsquo;s not, and how to stay steady, compassionate, and connected without diving into divisive topics&mdash;focusing instead on how the world around us shapes our inner resilience.<br />
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Breaking News in MASH: FDA's Pathway for NIT-Driven Endpoints

This program is designed to explore the recent FDA announcement and <em>HEPATOLOGY</em>&nbsp;publication regarding the role of non-invasive tests (NITs) in MASH clinical trials. The session will review the regulatory perspectives, scientific evidence, and clinical implications of these developments. It will also provide a forum for open dialogue and audience engagement, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for integrating NITs into practice and research. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how these updates may shape the future landscape of hepatology and drug development.

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