Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Emerging Therapeutics

Needs Statement

Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, transplant surgeons, internists, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and medical students need to receive regular updates on recent advances in the field of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. The series will highlight new developments in all areas related to liver diseases, changing selection criteria for transplantation, emerging transplantation techniques, and improved immunosuppressive therapies to minimize graft loss and other complications. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, promote current clinical and surgical best practices, enhance the quality of hepatology care, improve patient outcomes, and direct future research.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, residents, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Review the treatment options for patients with liver disease.
  • Discuss the role of weight loss and bariatric surgery in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
  • Recognize the role of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist and pan‐peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor (PPAR) agonists in MASLD.
  • Describe the role of the thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonist in patients with MASLD.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
04/01/2024
Course expires: 
04/30/2026
Cost:
$1.00
Rating: 
0

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

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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