Liver Update: DDW Report Back

Faculty

Needs Statement

The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen. Somewhat larger than the size of a football and weighing about 2-3 pounds, it performs numerous functions for the body: converting nutrients derived from food into essential blood components, storing vitamins and minerals, regulating blood clotting, producing proteins and enzymes, maintaining hormone balances, and metabolizing and detoxifying substances that would otherwise be harmful to the body. The liver also makes factors that help the human immune system fight infection, removes bacteria from the blood, and makes bile, which is essential for digestion.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for gastroenterologists.

 

Objectives

1. Describe potential mechanisms for alcohol induced liver injury and the efficacy (or lack of efficacy) of TNF soluble receptor for therapy in alcoholic hepatitis;
2. Describe recent advances in mechanisms and treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH);
3. Describe new advances in hepatitis C therapy.

Accreditation

Medicine
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. McClain has no relevant relationships to disclose.