NAFLD: Sustained Weight Loss and Improved Liver Health with a Very Low Calorie Diet

Obesity Patient Resources

06/09/2021 - 11:43 pm

Video description

In this webinar, Dr. Mehal will discuss the pathogenesis of and NASH, proposed new terminology for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(NAFLD) and current treatment recommendations with a focus on the impact of weight loss on outcomes. Dr. Mehal also provides an overview of the prevelance of NAFLD from a global perspective.

Presenters

Dr W. Mehal
Dr J. Scragg

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