Over the years, ALF has created this library of recorded interviews and online lectures for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. This library is designed to inform patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals about the different types of liver disease and engage with expert clinicians and patient advocates through interactive Q&A sessions.
Janet’s Experience Living with Ascites
American Liver Foundation patient advocate Janet shares her story about living with ascites ...
Kenneth’s Experience Living with Ascites
American Liver Foundation patient advocate Kenneth shares his story about living with ascites ...
Ask the Experts Webinar: Autoimmune Hepatitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired February 4th, 2019 featuring Dr. Marion Peters, Chief of Hepatology Research at UCSF GI Division, Dr. Kidist Yimam, Director of Autoimmune Liver Disease at California Pacific Medical Center, Dr. Christopher Bowlus, Division Chief, GI and Hepatology at UC Davis School of Medicine and
Lisa’s Story
Bile Duct Cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Learn More about Bile Duct Cancer The word cholangiocarcinoma was not part of our vocabulary till 2010, along with words like tumor markers, bilirubin, liver panels, bile ducts and so many more words we didn’t want to know. I use the word “we” because this is ...
Understanding Cirrhosis and Optimizing Treatment
Date Recorded October 15, 2019 Program The American Liver Foundation along with Dr. Ann Marie Liapakis of the Yale New Haven Transplantation Center presents a compelling view of Cirrhosis and its treatment. This presentation is for those who seek to understand more about the progression of liver disease and it's
The ABC’s of Clinical Trials
Program In this American Liver Foundation webinar Dr. Sujit J. Janardhan of Rush University discusses the basic information about clinical trials including phases, benefits and risks of clinical trials, questions you should ask your healthcare team before joining a clinical trial, and where to find clinical trials. Jess Schnur, PBC
Screening for Liver Disease: The Workup and Diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Liver Disease Presented by Dr. Robert G. Gish
Program Presented by Dr. Robert G. Gish FAASLD, Medical Advisory Committee member of the American Liver Foundation's Pacific Coast Division, this webinar will discuss the work-up and diagnosis of acute & chronic liver disease. Who Should Watch This webinar is intended for primary care providers and medical professionals, but is ...
Navigating Financial Issues
Date Recorded November 21, 2019 Program Having trouble knowing how to navigate through your finances and healthcare costs? Presenter Sarah Russ, Transplant Social Worker from the Miami Transplant Institute/Jackson Memorial Hospital will discuss the financial and emotional burdens that come along with chronic diseases. This webinar also explores the many
Hepatic Encephalopathy – Patients Advice
Program This video features patients being treated for HE providing advice and support for those looking for it. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Hepatic Encephalopathy – Q&A with Dr. Yapp
Program This video features Dr. Rocky Yapp answering questions about hepatic encephalopathy. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Hepatic Encephalopathy – With ALF’s Support
Program This video features HE patients talking about how they've received help from ALF and where they've found helpful and useful resources. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Hepatic Encephalopathy – Daily Challenges
Program This video features patients sharing the challenges they have faced combating HE in everyday life. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Hepatic Encephalopathy – Origin, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Program This video features patients sharing how they came to be diagnosed with HE. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Hepatic Encephalopathy – Medication Compliance
Program This video features patients talking about the importance of sticking with the medication regimen to combat HE. Who Should Watch Patients and caregivers of people with hepatic encephalopathy. Date Published October 15, 2018 ...
Ask the Experts – Updates on Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Understanding the complexities of viral hepatitis can be challenging, so we turned to top liver experts in the field to make it easier to understand. In this informative video, Dr. Gina Choi of UCLA speaks about what has caused the most recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A in the United States ...
Ask the Experts – Updates on Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Understanding the complexities of viral hepatitis can be challenging, so we turned to top liver experts in the field to make it easier to understand. In this informative video, Dr. Gina Choi of UCLA speaks about what has caused the most recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A in the United States ...
Ask the Experts Webinar: Updates in Management of Chronic Liver Disease
Date Recorded March 4, 2019 Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired March 4th, 2019 featuring Dr. Eric W. Chak, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, Associate Physician, Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Souvik Sarkar, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director of ...
Ask the Experts – Updates on Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Understanding the complexities of viral hepatitis can be challenging, so we turned to top liver experts in the field to make it easier to understand. In this informative video, Dr. Gina Choi of UCLA speaks about what has caused the most recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A in the United States ...
Ask the Experts Webinar: Updates in Management of Chronic Liver Disease
Date Recorded March 4, 2019 Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired March 4th, 2019 featuring Dr. Eric W. Chak, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, Associate Physician, Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Souvik Sarkar, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director of ...
Viral Hepatitis Presentation by Dr. David Leff
Dr. David Leff explains what Viral Hepatitis is in very simple terms. We recommend this presentation for anyone who is unfamiliar with what Hepatitis is ...
Faces of ALF
"Faces of ALF" was conceived, filmed and produced by the American Liver Foundation New England Division and Nabil Aidoud of fiVi.com. "Faces of ALF" was compiled in an effort to honor those individuals currently living with liver disease and to remember those individuals who have lost their battles. As the ...
Hepatitis C 101
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Jay’s Story- Hepatorenal Syndrome
In this video, Jay shares his story about surviving Hepatorenal Syndrome 1 (HRS 1). He received a double transplant – kidney and liver. This video was made possible with the generous support of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. ALF is solely responsible for its content ...
Amy’s Story
Liver Cancer Learn More about Liver Cancer The American Liver Foundation presents this compelling story of caregiver Amy Lydon who, at a very young age, dealt with the loss of her very dear friend to liver cancer. This interview is for those who seek to understand more about the ...
Donald’s Story
Liver Cancer Learn More about Liver Cancer The American Liver Foundation presents this compelling story of patient Donald Melillo who survived liver cancer and has become an advocate for and helps others with liver cancer. This interview is for those who seek to understand more about liver cancer ...
Menchie’s Story
Liver Cancer Learn More about Liver Cancer The American Liver Foundation presents this compelling story of caregiver Menchie Garcia who suffered the loss of her husband, Roger to liver cancer. This interview is for those who seek to understand more about liver cancer ...
Barb’s Story
Liver Cancer Learn More about Liver Cancer The American Liver Foundation presents this compelling story of patient Barb Pitts who was diagnosed with liver cancer. This interview is for those who seek to understand more about liver cancer ...
Lisa’s Story
Bile Duct Cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Learn More about Bile Duct Cancer The word cholangiocarcinoma was not part of our vocabulary till 2010, along with words like tumor markers, bilirubin, liver panels, bile ducts and so many more words we didn’t want to know. I use the word “we” because this is ...
Pediatric Liver Disease and COVID-19
January 27, 2021 we hosted a panel of experts who answered questions about how COVID-19 is impacting children with liver disease and what you need to know. Participants had the opportunity to has panelists questions during and immediately following the program. We are grateful to Alexion Pharmaceuticals for their support ...
Liver Cancer Surveillance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
ALF Patient Advocate Susan Ventura sat down with ALF National Medical Advisory Committee member Dr. Catherine Frenette, hepatologist at Scripps MD Anderson Center in San Diego to ask her our most frequently asked questions about cirrhosis and liver cancer. Make sure to watch this important, informative interview! ...
Immune Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Webinar
Recorded on November 5th 2020, this American Liver Foundation webinar was presented by Dr. Ramya Thota, MBBS of Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah. This webinar is designed to help patients diagnosed with liver cancer understand the benefits of immune therapy. This webinar was made possible by the generous support of ...
Liver Wellness and Cancer Webinar
Date of Program June 3, 2020 Program Description Dr. Anil Seetharam, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix presents an overview of liver health and wellness, liver cancer, hepatitis C, liver cancer and the COVID-19 coronavirus. This ...
Screening and Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Date of Program February 13, 2020 Program Description Dr. Kamran Qureshi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and a Member of the American Liver Foundation, Mid-America Division, Medical Advisory Committee. In this presentation he ...
Liver Cancer Webinar: En las trincheras del cáncer hepático
Date Recorded September 26, 2019 Program This liver cancer webinar is completely in Spanish and presented by ALF Greater New York Division Executive Director, Veronica Perez and Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia of Broward Health. Who Should Watch Those in the Latin community who would like more information about overall liver health, ...
Hepatocellular Carcinoma and HCV Cure with DAAs: Update and Current Challenges
Date of Program March 26, 2019 Program Description Hashem B. El-Serag, MD, MPH, Chairman and Professor in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, discussed the connection between Hepatitis C and Hepatocellular Carcinoma, treatment options for HCV while preventing HCC, and discuss recent research findings ...
On the Front Lines of Liver Cancer: Working Together as a Team to Optimize Health
Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired October 31st, 2018 featuring a team of medical professionals from the California Pacific Medical Center – Dr. Jennifer Guy, Dr. Ari Baron, Dr. Ricky Tong, Jessica Stuhl, LCSW, patient Richard Shapiro and ALF National Director of Programs, Jonathan Martin. Who Should Watch Patients ...
Case Studies in the Multidisciplinary Management of HCC presented by Dr. Tamar Taddei and Dr. Mario Strazzabosco
Presented by Tamar Taddei, MD of VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Yale New Haven Health; and Mario Strazzabosco, MD, PhD, of Yale New Haven Health This professional education webinar offers insight in taking a multidisciplinary approach in treating patients with hepatocellular cancer. Participants will learn about the complexities in managing ...
Tools and Techniques for Self-Management
Tools and Techniques for Self-Management Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which sought ...
Coping with Liver Disease
Coping with Liver Disease Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which sought to ...
Mind-Body and Healthcare: What’s the Benefit?
Mind-Body and Healthcare: What's the Benefit? Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which ...
Mind-Body Connection: Coping with COVID-19
Mind-Body Connection: Coping with COVID-19 We could all use a little calm in our lives, and in this video, Lindsay Ventura leads a webinar to provide emotional, physical and psychological self-management techniques. She reviews different types of self-management and practice relaxation techniques like visualization and progressive muscle relaxation. Please pardon ...
The PBC Breakfast Sandwich
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general ...
Liver Wellness Webinar: 10 Ways To Cut Back on Salt and Sugar
Presented by Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC Registered Dietician and living liver donor, Dana Angelo White, shares statistics on salt and sugar consumption, presents valuable tips on how to read food labels when shopping for groceries, and offers suggestions on ways to reduce salt and sugar consumption. This webinar ...
Living Your Life to the Fullest with a Chronic Disease: Beauty & Brains
July is Disease Management Month for the American Liver Foundation’s Get Fit program! Check out our webinar of the month: Living Your Life to the Fullest with a Chronic Disease: Beauty & Brains Presented by: Toni Feldstein Sponsored by Retrophin & HepCCatt ...
Preventing Chronic Disease through Lifestyle Choices
July is Disease Management Month for the American Liver Foundation’s Get Fit program! Check out our webinar of the month: Preventing Chronic Disease through Lifestyle Choices Presented by Hannah Manella, MS, RD, LDN, Rush University Sponsored by Retrophin & HepCCatt ...
Stay Focused on Your General Health While Combating a Chronic Disease
June is Prevention Month for the American Liver Foundation’s Get Fit program! Check out our webinar of the month: Stay Focused on Your General Health While Combating a Chronic Disease Presented by: Anjana Pillai, MD, University of Chicago ...
Engaging Your Primary Care Physician In Your Wellness Journey
June is Prevention Month for the American Liver Foundation’s Get Fit program! Check out our webinar of the month: Engaging Your Primary Care Physician In Your Wellness Journey Presented by: Jessica Lue-Lai, MD, One Medical Group ...
Ask the Experts: Cincinnati
Teresa Davidson and Catherine Evans talk with The UC Health Transplant team.The American Liver Foundation in collaboration with the UC Health Transplant department invites you to an Ask the Experts panel. This educational program invites patients, caregivers and anyone interested in liver transplants to learn about liver diet/nutrition, medication usage, ...
Actor and Musician Charles Esten advocates for ALF and for all those living with Liver Disease
Talented actor and musician Charles Esten played Deacon Claybourne, a liver cancer survivor and living donor recipient on the hit show Nashville ...
Your Liver & Organ Donation: What Everyone Needs to Know.
Su Hìgado y Donación de Órganos: Lo Que Todos Necesitan Saber Date Recorded May 10, 2019 Program This webinar is completely in Spanish and presented by ALF Greater New York Division Executive Director, Veronica Perez and Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia of Broward Health. This includes stories shared by a living donor ...
March 2019 ALF UPMC Living Donor Transplant Webinar
Date Recorded March 20, 2019 Program If you've ever had questions about Living Donor Liver Transplants, we encourage you to watch the video presentation of our March 2019 Webinar with UPMC, a leading institution for the procedure. This American Liver Foundation webinar aired March 20th, 2019 featuring Dr. Abhinav Humar, ...
“Absolutely Worth It”: Liver Transplant Saves Daughter’s Life
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Managing Medications Webinar by Michelle Day, Nurse Manager GI Endoscopy at Hartford Hospital
Presented by Michelle Day, RN, MSN, CGRN; Nurse Manager of GI Endoscopy at Hartford Hospital This educational webinar is geared to the liver patient community as well as patients’ families and caregivers. It provides basic tools and tips related to understanding medication (dosage, side effects, etc.), drug and food interactions, ...
Tools and Techniques for Self-Management
Tools and Techniques for Self-Management Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which sought ...
Coping with Liver Disease
Coping with Liver Disease Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which sought to ...
Mind-Body and Healthcare: What’s the Benefit?
Mind-Body and Healthcare: What's the Benefit? Living with a chronic disease requires regular engagement in healthcare but all too often the focus is on treating the diagnosis and physical symptoms, with little attention paid to someone’s emotional and mental well-being. Fall 2020 we conducted a series of Mind-Body programs which ...
Mind-Body Connection: Coping with COVID-19
Mind-Body Connection: Coping with COVID-19 We could all use a little calm in our lives, and in this video, Lindsay Ventura leads a webinar to provide emotional, physical and psychological self-management techniques. She reviews different types of self-management and practice relaxation techniques like visualization and progressive muscle relaxation. Please pardon ...
Mental Health and Liver Disease
May is Mental Health Month for the American Liver Foundation’s Get Fit program! Check out our webinar of the month: Mental Health and Liver Disease Presented by: Sarah Kinsinger, PhD, Loyola University ...
Nurses Education Series: NAFLD, NASH and Cirrhosis
This video is part of the American Liver Foundation Nurses Education Series - Session #1. Learn about NASH, NAFLD and Cirrhosis in this professional education series for Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses presented by Allysa Sagesse, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, Danielle Staub, MS, RD, CDN and Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, moderated by ...
Tom’s NAFLD/NASH Story
This video was created by the American Liver Foundation, which is solely responsible for its content. It was made possible through a generous educational grant by the Allergan Foundation ...
Tony’s NAFLD Story
This video was created by the American Liver Foundation, which is solely responsible for its content. It was made possible through a generous educational grant by the Allergan Foundation ...
Fatty Liver Disease From a Bariatric Surgeon’s Perspective
Date Recorded April 9, 2019 Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired April 9th, 2019 featuring Dr. Makram Gedeon, MD, Bristol Hospital Multi-Specialty Group and ALF Community Outreach and Education Manager, Connecticut Division, Donna Sciacca. Who Should Watch Medical professionals, patients and caregivers of people who have fatty liver disease ...
Ask the Experts Webinar: Updates in Management of Chronic Liver Disease
Date Recorded March 4, 2019 Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired March 4th, 2019 featuring Dr. Eric W. Chak, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, Associate Physician, Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Dr. Souvik Sarkar, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director of ...
What You Need to Know About Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Presented by Dr. Wajahat Mehal and Jessica Dean, RD, CDN
Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired November 7, 2018 featuring Dr. Wajahat Mehal, Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and Director of the Yale Weight Loss Program, Jessica Dean, Registered Dietician, Certified Dietician Nutritionist, Yale New Haven Health's Fatty Liver Clinic and moderated by Jonathan Martin, ...
ABOUT NASH
FROM THE DESK OF THE DOC
A doctor explains NAFLD/NASH
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Fatty Liver Disease From a Bariatric Surgeon’s Perspective
Date Recorded April 9, 2019 Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired April 9th, 2019 featuring Dr. Makram Gedeon, MD, Bristol Hospital Multi-Specialty Group and ALF Community Outreach and Education Manager, Connecticut Division, Donna Sciacca. Who Should Watch Medical professionals, patients and caregivers of people who have fatty liver disease ...
PATIENT’S CORNER
How did you first hear about NAFLD or NASH?
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What symptoms have you experienced with NAFLD/NASH?
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What advice do you have for those recently diagnosed with NASH?
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AWARENESS
International NASH Day Webinar
This video features Dr. Tuan Pham from the University of Utah who discusses the current the landscape of NASH, as well as NASH Caregiver David Frank, who lost his mother to this disease ...
Ask the Experts: Cincinnati
Teresa Davidson and Catherine Evans talk with The UC Health Transplant team.The American Liver Foundation in collaboration with the UC Health Transplant department invites you to an Ask the Experts panel. This educational program invites patients, caregivers and anyone interested in liver transplants to learn about liver diet/nutrition, medication usage,
Ask the Experts – NASH and Your Diet
NASH and Your Diet with Dr. Albert DoOur National Manager of Support Services Warren Hall talking to Dr. Albert Do, MD, MPH, Clinical Director of the Fatty Liver Disease Program at Yale School of Medicine. This webinar was recorded on August 16, 2021 and was funded by Intercept.
Healthy Eating at Home with Jessica Dean
Making and eating healthy food can be difficult, especially during the current crisis when you're stuck at home. Registered Dietitian Jessica Dean makes things easier by talking about which foods to buy, how to use them, alternative options, freezing foods, batch cooking, using canned products/reducing sodium. She also discusses eating
Turkey Burger
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general
Hummus Dip
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general
Liver Loving Quinoa
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general
The PBC Breakfast Sandwich
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general
Liver Wellness Webinar: 10 Ways To Cut Back on Salt and Sugar
Presented by Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC Registered Dietician and living liver donor, Dana Angelo White, shares statistics on salt and sugar consumption, presents valuable tips on how to read food labels when shopping for groceries, and offers suggestions on ways to reduce salt and sugar consumption. This webinar
Actor and Musician Charles Esten advocates for ALF and for all those living with Liver Disease
Talented actor and musician Charles Esten played Deacon Claybourne, a liver cancer survivor and living donor recipient on the hit show Nashville ...
Your Liver & Organ Donation: What Everyone Needs to Know.
Su Hìgado y Donación de Órganos: Lo Que Todos Necesitan Saber Date Recorded May 10, 2019 Program This webinar is completely in Spanish and presented by ALF Greater New York Division Executive Director, Veronica Perez and Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia of Broward Health. This includes stories shared by a living donor ...
March 2019 ALF UPMC Living Donor Transplant Webinar
Date Recorded March 20, 2019 Program If you've ever had questions about Living Donor Liver Transplants, we encourage you to watch the video presentation of our March 2019 Webinar with UPMC, a leading institution for the procedure. This American Liver Foundation webinar aired March 20th, 2019 featuring Dr. Abhinav Humar, ...
Living Liver Donation Presented by AnnMarie Liapakis, MD; Yale New Haven Transplantation Center
Program Dr. AnnMarie Liapakis, Transplant Hepatologist provides an overview about end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation, and living liver donation. Her discussion will answer questions about the donation and transplantation process, what to expect with the surgery and recovery, and long-term outlook for donors and recipients. Who Should Watch This webinar ...
“Absolutely Worth It”: Liver Transplant Saves Daughter’s Life
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PBC Ask the Experts: Dr. Kenneth O’Riordan
This is a presentation by Dr. Kenneth O'Riordan on Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). It is a part of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) Ask the Experts series of professional presentations ...
Liverace Explains PBC
Talking to young children about Liver Disease can be challenging, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis or PBC is no exception. That's why we put together this animated video to help explain this progressive, and potentially life threatening condition! Visit our PBC page for more information: https://bit.ly/2W3ORCg *This video was made possible ...
Turkey Burger
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general ...
Hummus Dip
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general ...
Liver Loving Quinoa
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general ...
The PBC Breakfast Sandwich
In the Doctor's Kitchen Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps the liver to work well. If you’re living with liver disease, your diet is often adjusted to meet your individual needs. You should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you, but here are some general ...
Ask the Experts Webinar: Autoimmune Hepatitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Program An American Liver Foundation webinar aired February 4th, 2019 featuring Dr. Marion Peters, Chief of Hepatology Research at UCSF GI Division, Dr. Kidist Yimam, Director of Autoimmune Liver Disease at California Pacific Medical Center, Dr. Christopher Bowlus, Division Chief, GI and Hepatology at UC Davis School of Medicine and
Progression of Liver Disease: 10 Questions about Progression Liver Disease
During the last few weeks, we have asked our followers on Social Media to share their questions about the progression of liver disease and complications of advanced liver disease, like hepatorenal syndrome. Join Jay Beyer-Kropuenske as he asks your questions to Dr. David Lee. *American Liver Foundation is solely responsible ...
Progression of Liver Disease: 8 Questions about Hepatic Encephalopathy
During the last few weeks, we have asked our followers on Social Media to share their questions about Hepatic Encephalopathy, a devastating complication of advanced liver disease. Join Tawny Blum as she asks your questions to Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj. *American Liver Foundation is solely responsible for the content of this ...
Progression of Liver Disease Webcast Series: Cirrhosis and Signs of Liver Failure
In the second of our three part Liver Awareness month webcast series on the Progression of Liver Disease, Dr. AnnMarie Liapakis of Yale School of Medicine discusses compensated vs. decompensated cirrhosis and Dr. Sammy Saab of UCLA discussed additional complications of liver disease including Hepatic Encephalopathy and Hepatorenal Syndrome Type ...
Progression of Liver Disease Webcast Series: Stages of Liver Disease
In the second of our three part Liver Awareness month webcast series on the Progression of Liver Disease, Dr. Al Khalloufi from Cleveland Clinic discusses the stages of liver disease and how they are diagnosed. *American Liver Foundation is solely responsible for the content of this presentation, which is made ...
Progression of Liver Disease Webcast Series: Liver Function and Liver Disease
In the first of our three part Liver Awareness month webcast series on the Progression of Liver Disease, Dr. Shahid Habib from the Liver Institute discussed why the liver is important. Including: Types of liver problems and their causes (undiagnosed liver cancer) When to see a medical provider and what ...
Progression of Liver Disease
Here is a clip from a webinar ALF created earlier this year with NeedyMeds in which functions of a healthy liver and the progression of liver disease are detailed. Join us throughout the month of October as we continue to explore the progression of liver disease ...
The ABC’s of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)
Date Recorded July 11, 2019 Description In this webinar, Dr. Udeme Ekong from Yale Medicine discusses the basics of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), including what it is, the types of PFIC, and the physician experience working with PFIC patients. The webinar was made possible through a grant from Albireo
Lisa’s Story
Bile Duct Cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Learn More about Bile Duct Cancer The word cholangiocarcinoma was not part of our vocabulary till 2010, along with words like tumor markers, bilirubin, liver panels, bile ducts and so many more words we didn’t want to know. I use the word “we” because this is ...
Rare Liver Diseases Webinar Presented by Dr. Pramod Mistry and Dr. Silvia Vilarinho of the Yale School of Medicine
Date of Program (recording) January 14, 2019 Who Should Watch Patients, caregivers, medical provides, and anyone with an interest in learning more about rare liver diseases. Program Description Some liver diseases are well-known, while others affect people but are not as widely recognized. This webinar reviews some rare liver diseases ...
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis PresentationLearn all about Viral Hepatitis and the differences between Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C from ALF Support Services Manager Warren Hall ...
Ask the Experts – Updates on Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Understanding the complexities of viral hepatitis can be challenging, so we turned to top liver experts in the field to make it easier to understand. In this informative video, Dr. Gina Choi of UCLA speaks about what has caused the most recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A in the United States ...
Viral Hepatitis Presentation by Dr. David Leff
Dr. David Leff explains what Viral Hepatitis is in very simple terms. We recommend this presentation for anyone who is unfamiliar with what Hepatitis is ...
Wilson Disease – Genetic Testing and Emerging Treatments
Date Posted April 28, 2021 Audience Primary – Patients and caregivers Secondary – Clinicians [Wilson Disease, Rare Liver Diseases] Program This webinar provides guidance and education on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Wilson Disease. It also touches on the initial signs of Wilson Disease, daily challenges, dietary issues, ...
The Wilson Disease Discussion
Date Recorded December 5th, 2019 at 1pm EST Audience Primary – Patients and caregivers Secondary – Clinicians [Wilson Disease, Rare Liver Diseases] Program This webinar provides guidance and education on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for Wilson Disease. A patient speaker was also featured, to provide their story ...
Erin’s Story
Wilson Disease ...
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