EASL Podcasts

This episode addresses key challenges in vascular complications of liver disease, including the management of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with and without cirrhosis. Experts will explore controversies surrounding long-term anticoagulation therapy and discuss insights from the CIRROXABAN paper. Additionally, the episode will shed light on the management of splanchnic artery aneurysms, offering valuable guidance for clinical practice. Moderator: Pierre-Emmanuel Rautou; Faculty: Sarwa Darwish Murad, Juan-Carlos Garcia-Pagan, Valérie Vilgrain Related episodes S4E11S4E6S3E11S2E9All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this new edition of the EASL DeepDive, expert faculty guide participants through a focused and forward-looking discussion on key aspects of advanced MASLD, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of evolving clinical challenges and opportunities. This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim. Boehringer Ingelheim has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive. Learning objectives All EASL DeepDive are available on EASL Campus.

This EASL Studio episode explores state-of-the-art practices in diagnosing steatotic liver disease and stratifying patients effectively for targeted treatment in 2025. Focusing on integrating cardiometabolic risk profiling and dynamic alcohol consumption assessment, the discussion will discuss contemporary methods, frequency, and practical implementation in clinical settings to enhance precision medicine approaches. Moderator: Aleksander Krag Faculty: Meena Bansal, Mattias Ekstedt, Arun Sanyal All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this EASL Studio episode to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare. Discuss its potential to revolutionise medical practice, its limitations, and whether it poses a threat or an opportunity for the future of the medical profession. Moderator: Ahmed Elsharkawy Faculty: Jakob Kather, Sabela Lens, Ashley Spann Related episodes: Exploring new frontiers: The AI liver taskforce initiativeS4E5S2E13All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

With the release of the new HBV guidelines, treatment eligibility broadens. This EASL Studio explores how to communicate these changes, support shared decision-making, ensure adherence, and engage patients in ongoing care and clinical trials. Moderator: Ahmed Elsharkawy Faculty: Markus Cornberg, Sital Shah, Thomas Tu, Su Wang This EASL Studio is supported by Aligos Therapeutics and Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd . EASL has received no input from Aligos Therapeutics or Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd with regards to the content of this programme. All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this EASL Studio episode for insights on the new MASLD guidelines and their practical application. Hear from experts on navigating the nomenclature change, implementing guidelines in clinical workflows, and fostering behavioral change to improve patient outcomes across the care team. Moderator: Sven Francque Faculty: Marta Cervera, Elena George, Shelley Keating This programme is part of the EASL Guidelines Implementation Programme on MASLD supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals. Boehringer Ingelheim or Madrigal Pharmaceuticals have had no input in the selection and creation of this programme. Related episode S5E5All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

What happens when hepatologists and interventional radiologists join forces? This episode discusses the power of collaboration – shared guidelines, joint training, and multidisciplinary care – to improve outcomes in complex liver disease. Moderator: Sven Francque Faculty: Irene Bargellini, Virginia Hernández-Gea, Max Seidensticker All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

This EASL Studio episode cuts through the noise to explore alcohol’s true impact on health and society, spotlighting patient stories, public misconceptions, and bold policy solutions from across Europe. Moderator: David Barret (Internal Communications and Multimedia Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe) Faculty: Carina Ferreira-Borges (Regional Advisor for Alcohol, Illicit drugs and Prison health, WHO Regional Office for Europe), Aleksander Krag (EASL Secretary General), Hazel Martin (BBC Journalist and Liver Patient), Margarida Santos (General Practitioner Portugal), Riina Sikkut (Member of Estonian Parliament, former Minister of Health of Estonia) All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Most liver diseases are diagnosed when it’s already too late. This episode explores the pros and cons of early screening, the gaps in current strategies, and how projects like LIVERAiM are aiming to change the game. Moderator: Ahmed Elsharkawy Faculty: Pere Ginès, Ian Rowe, Maja Thiele All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this episode for a curated overview of landmark studies and breakthrough data presented at EASL Congress 2025, with expert insights on their clinical relevance and impact on the future of hepatology. Moderator: Thomas Berg Faculty: Hannes Hagström, Verena Keitel, Raj Mookerjee All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus. Click here to see all EASL Video Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this fifth edition of the EASL DeepDive, join Christophe Bureau, Virginia Hernandez-Gea, Marika Rudler, and Manhal Izzy to gain expert insight into the selection, management, and outcomes of patients undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedures. This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by W. L. Gore & Associates. W. L. Gore & Associates has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive. Learning objectives All EASL DeepDive are available on EASL Campus.

This EASL Studio episode discusses cutting-edge approaches for managing bleeding varices. Explore the evolution of endoscopic therapies, the role of interventional radiology, and decision-making for high-risk gastric varices. Gain insights into EUS-guided portal pressure assessment and its impact on tailoring treatment strategies. Moderator: Debbie Shawcross Faculty: Wim Laleman, David Patch Related episodes S6E14All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.

In this EASL DeepDive held on 30 October 2024, Henning Grønbæk, Cyrielle Caussy, Mazen Noureddin and Frank Tacke provide an understanding of the role of glucagon and glucagon-receptors in physiology and in MASH patients. Additionally, they review key clinical trials and evaluate the integration of GLP-1 receptor agonists into current EASL-EASD-EASO clinical guidelines for practical patient management. Learning objectives: This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim. Boehringer Ingelheim has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.

In this EASL DeepDive held on 03 July 2024, Palak Trivedi, Emma Culver, Andreas Kremer and Jessica Dyson explain the risk assessment in people with PBC as well as the mechanistic and treatment of fatigue and pruritus. Learning objectives This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by GSK and IPSEN. GSK and IPSEN have had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.

In this EASL DeepDive held on 06 November 2024, Alice Turner, Pavel Strnad, and Nicola Brunetti discuss and explore the changing insights in the management of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Learning objectives: This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Takeda Pharmaceuticals has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.

In this EASL DeepDive held on 25 February 2025, Ana Lleo, Adriaan van der Meer, Gideon Hirschfield, and Bettina Hansen explore the future of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment. Discover the emerging therapies, current challenges and personalised approaches that are shaping the management of PBC. Learning objectives This EASL DeepDive webinar is supported by Gilead. Gilead has had no input into the content of this EASL DeepDive.

This episode celebrates 40 years of the Journal of Hepatology, EASL’s flagship journal. Tune in to discover how far we’ve come—and what’s next for the journal. Moderator: Thomas Berg Faculty: Paolo Angeli, Annalisa Berzigotti, Rajiv Jalan, Vlad Ratziu, Frank Tacke and Jessica Zucman-Rossi All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.

Rare liver tumors like combined HCC/CCA, fibrolamellar HCC, and haemangioendothelioma pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In this episode, we explore the latest insights, controversies, and clinical approaches outlined in the new EASL position paper. Join us to uncover how these advancements can address key hurdles in managing these rare malignancies. Read the position paper: Rare primary liver cancers: An EASL position paper Moderator: Thomas Berg Faculty: Ruben de Kleine and Henning Wege Related episodes S6E4S5E13S4 Special Edition 1All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.

This episode of EASL Studio explores insights from the European Alcohol Health Alliance Symposium, hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in collaboration with EASL. Topics include managing alcohol marketing strategies, addressing gaps in cancer-related labeling, and understanding the influence of social norms on adolescent alcohol consumption. Learn from successful alcohol policy implementations and discover how the WHO Playbook can empower advocates to protect children and reshape public health strategies for alcohol-related harm. Moderator: Shira Zelber-Sagi Faculty: Frank Murray, Catherine Paradis (WHO Europe) and Debbie Shawcross Related episodes S7E5S6E7EASL Studio live from EASL Congress 2023S3E5All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects men and women differently, yet sex-based differences remain poorly explored. In the week celebrating International Women’s Day, this EASL Studio episode debates the molecular, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms driving these disparities. Moderator: Saskia van Mil Faculty: Sara Della Torre and Münevver Demir Related episode: S4E9 YI Choice: Gender equality in academics — reducing the gap All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.