7 minute Hepatology

Clinical discussion of all things hepatology. All of the things you wish you could ask a world expert and clinical pearls that you won't find in a text book. An Australian based clinical education podcast.

How to manage HPS?

Join us as we discuss how to manage HPS with Dr Michael Krowka. Learning points: Monitoring HPS, Supplemental oxygen, garlic capsules, liver transplantation and managing post transplantation. ILTS guidelines: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27326810/Outcomes post liver transplantation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30487203/

12-26
07:57

Who should I refer for SIRT?

Join Dr Davis from the RBWH as we discuss SIRT, radiation segmentectomy when treating HCC. Covering response rates, curative vs palliative therapy and steps to performing SIRTFor further reading check out: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38495257/

12-13
09:21

How to use a MASLD Pathway

Join Prof Tsochatzis as we discuss MASLD Pathway, covering who should be screened, sensitivity of ultrasound, intrpreting iron studies and the impact of alcohol. Also check out The Lancet review article - Screening for advanced steatotic liver disease - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(25)00097-4/abstract

11-29
06:13

Utilising NITs in MASLD

Join Prof Emmanuel Tsochatzis as we discuss on interpreting and utilising NITs in assessing MASLD. Detecting at-risk steatotic liver disease and liver fibrosis in the community: https://journals.lww.com/hep/fulltext/9900/detecting_at_risk_steatotic_liver_disease_and.1285.aspx

11-15
05:31

Second line treatment for PBC: Selecting the right treatment

Join Dr Rohit Gupta as we discuss second line treatment for PBC covering treatment, impact on symptoms, advanced cirrhosis and managing patients on fenofibrate. With Elafibranor and Seladelpar changing the landscape perfect time to learn more.Elafibranor: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2312100Seladelpar: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2312100?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

11-02
06:47

Second line therapy for PBC: Identifying the right patient

Join Dr Rohit Gupta has we discuss PBC management and identifying the right patient for second line treatment. Covering: Assessing biochemical response to UDCA, high risk patients, who to consider for second line treatment and aiming for a normal ALP. Primary biliary cholangitis: Personalizing second-line therapies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39707635/ Hosted by Dr Lucy Vaux

10-07
04:52

When should I stop Hepatitis B medication?

Join Prof Alex Thompson as we discuss stopping hepatitis B medications. We discuss stopping criteria and role of sAg quantification. Topic: Hepatitis B Treatment Guest: Prof Alex Thompson7 minute hepatology team: Rohit Gupta, Lucy Vaux, Laurence Vaitiekunas, Megan Van Niekerk

09-15
08:41

How do I treat Hep C when it isn't easy?

Join Prof Alex Thompson as we discuss treating patients with Hepatitis C with renal impairment, cirrhosis and genotype 3, failed DAA and role of ribavirin. Hosted by Dr Laurence Vaitekunas. GESA Guidelines on Hepatitis C:hepatitis C virus infection a consensus statement 2022.pdfNEJM Article:Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, and Voxilaprevir for Previously Treated HCV Infection | New England Journal of Medicine

09-02
06:06

Coiling the Crisis: When Should EUS Step In for Gastric Varices?

Dr Rajit Gilhotra joins our host, Dr Shamya Putta, as he discusses thrombin vs glue, when would you do EUS coiling over BRTO, complications of EUS coiling and investigations post coiling.

08-11
08:47

When should I prescribe home terlipressin?

Join A/Prof Marie Sinclair as she discusses home terlipressin covering indications, precautions, patient factors and monitoring

07-26
07:09

Surveillance in PSC

Dr Natassia Tan joins us to discuss surveillance in PSC.

07-15
06:21

Diagnosing and managing cholangiocarcinoma in PSC

Join A/Prof Gonzalo Sapisochin as we discuss, diagnosis, evaluation, resection and transplantation of cholangiocarcinoma in patients with PSC.

01-12
09:17

How to diagnose HPS

Tips on diagnosing Hepatopulmonary Syndrome with Dr Michael Krowka

07-11
07:51

How to interpret HVPG measurement

Guest: Prof James O'Beirne Host: Dr Lucy Vaux

03-21
08:43

Managing COVID in patients with cirrhosis

Today's episode is with Dr David Wong from UHN discussing how to manage covid in patients with cirrhosis in the outpatient setting. 

07-13
09:51

Managing alcohol use disorder

In this episode we are joined by Liz Lee, NP at UHN discussing managing alcohol use disorder in cirrhosis. 

07-09
06:18

When should I start longterm albumin?

Join Dr Sood as we discuss when you should start longterm albumin for your patients with decompensated cirrhosis.

08-01
07:13

Early Liver Transplantation in Alcohol associated hepatitis

Join Prof Simone Strasser as we discuss who, when and how to do early liver transplantation in alcohol associated hepatitis.

09-16
08:03

Managing malnutrition in liver disease

Tips on managing malnutrition in liver disease with dietician Dr Brooke Chapman.

06-22
08:02

When should I refer for SBRT?

Expert tips by A/Prof David Pryor on when to refer for SBRT and how to monitor post treatment.

05-25
07:12

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