7 minute Hepatology
A clinical education podcast covering all aspects of hepatology. Each episode features discussions with world experts and clinical pearls not found in textbooks. The podcast is based in Australia and aimed at medical professionals.
Episodes
When should I prescribe steroids for alcohol associated hepatitis?
Join A/Prof Juan Pablo Arab as we discuss using steroids in alcohol associated hepatitis. Arab JP, Díaz LA, Baeza N, Idalsoaga F, Fuentes-López E, Arnold J, Ramírez CA, Morales-Arraez D, Ventura-Cots M, Alvarado-Tapias E, Zhang W, Clark V, Simonetto D, Ahn JC, Buryska S, Mehta TI, Stefanescu H, Horhat A, Bumbu A, Dunn W, Attar B, Agrawal R, Haque ZS, Majeed M, Cabezas J, García-Carrera I, Parker R
What is Met-ALD?
Join A/Prof Juan Pablo Arab as we discuss what is Met-ALD. Article: https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(24)02728-4/pdf
Beta blockers in cirrhosis
Join Dr Vaitiekunas as he interviews Prof Abraldes answering all the important questions regarding beta blockers in cirrhosis.Further reading: Refining the Baveno VII criteria for clinically significant portal hypertension: An individual patient data meta-analysishttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168827825025656
SCUH Hepatology Fellowship
nterested in one of the most unique and trainee focussed hepatology fellowships in Australia? Watch below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Opportunity to tailor your experience in:1. Dedicated HCC clinic including prescribing immunotherapy with incorporated clinical trials 2. Specialised clinics in PBC and PSC-IBD3. Options to have specialised clinics in complex portal hypertension/advanced hepatology/MASLD/ARLD4. Dedica
How to manage hyponatraemia in cirrhosis?
Join A/Prof Eric Orman as we discuss management of hyponatraemia in cirrhosis?EASL: https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(18)31966-4/fulltextAASLD: https://journals.lww.com/hep/fulltext/2021/08000/diagnosis,_evaluation,_and_management_of_ascites,.38.aspxAGA: https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)05959-1/fulltext?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2F
How to manage and prevent falls in cirrhosis?
Join Prof Elliot Tapper discussing how to manage falls in cirrhosis. Article: Falls are an underappreciated driver of morbidity and mortality in cirrhosishttps://journals.lww.com/cld/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2022&issue=11000&article=00002&type=Fulltext
How do I manage muscle cramps?
Join Prof Elliot Tapper as we discuss how to manage muscle cramps in cirrhosis. Today's article: Muscle cramps in cirrhosis: https://journals.lww.com/cld/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2024&issue=01010&article=00004&type=Fulltext
How to manage cholestasis of pregnancy?
Join Dr Megan van Niekerk as she discusses with Dr Elizabeth Goode on managing cholestasis of pregnancy. Article today: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancyhttps://journals.lww.com/cld/fulltext/2024/01010/intrahepatic_cholestasis_of_pregnancy.16.aspx
How, What and When of Endohepatology
Join Dr Shamya Putta as she discusses with Dr Rajit Gilhotra on endohepatology covering endoscopic guided biopsies and portal pressure measurements.Article: Recent advances in clinical practice endohepatology: the endoscopic liver rushhttps://gut.bmj.com/content/74/11/1916.long
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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 Medi
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.
When should I start longterm albumin?
Join Dr Sood as we discuss when you should start longterm albumin for your patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
When should I prescribe home terlipressin?
Join A/Prof Marie Sinclair as she discusses home terlipressin covering indications, precautions, patient factors and monitoring
Surveillance in PSC
Dr Natassia Tan joins us to discuss surveillance in PSC.
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.
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.
How to diagnose HPS
Tips on diagnosing Hepatopulmonary Syndrome with Dr Michael Krowka
Managing malnutrition in liver disease
Tips on managing malnutrition in liver disease with dietician Dr Brooke Chapman.
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.
How to interpret HVPG measurement
Guest: Prof James O'Beirne
Host: Dr Lucy Vaux
Pruritus management in cholestatic liver disease
Today's episode is with Dr Gulamhusein, where we discuss tips in managing pruritus in cholestatic liver disease.
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.
Managing alcohol use disorder
In this episode we are joined by Liz Lee, NP at UHN discussing managing alcohol use disorder in cirrhosis.
