Global Perspectives on Acute Liver Failure

Description

Gain insights into the global aspects of acute liver failure by exploring the epidemiology, therapies, and preventive approaches in various regions of the world, as well as differentiating acute liver failure from acute-on-chronic liver failure. Learn from leading experts from various regions of the world who present on specific aspects of acute liver failure using a case-study approach. This session is co-endorsed by our sister societies: the Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver, the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Society on Liver Disease in Africa.

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Presentations

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Nov 09 2025
San Diego, CA

Global Epidemiology and Causes of Acute Liver Failure

Jody C Olson, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 09 2025
San Diego, CA

Pediatric Perspectives in Acute Liver Failure

Manuel Mendizabal, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Nov 09 2025
San Diego, CA

Global Acute Liver Failure Preventive Strategies at the Public Health Level

Catherine W Spearman, PhD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Nov 09 2025
San Diego, CA

Novel Therapies and Extracorporeal Devices for Acute Liver Failure

Rakhi Maiwall, MD, DM, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov 09 2025
San Diego, CA

Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure

Julia Wendon, MBChB, FRCP, FICM, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure

Objectives

  • Review the epidemiology of acute liver failure in different regions of the world.
  • Recognize the most recent therapies and devices in research for the management of acute liver failure.
  • Describe preventive measures to decrease the burden of acute liver failure across the world.
Chair

Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD

University of Minnesota