Great tips on minimizing the stigma associated with AUD while establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a morbid diagnosis that carries high risk of short-term mortality. This Perspective describes a framework to guide the difficult conversations regarding initiating RRT to ease distress for all parties involved bit.ly/KID0382

So lucky to have Ani Kardashian, M.D. USC Division of GI & Liver studying and advocating for equity in the treatment of liver disease!

Hyponatremia in cirrhosis is a common clinical dilemma, particular in those with profound portal hypertension. Excellent case base review by Juan Carlos Q Velez below

AASLD's flagship journals, HEPATOLOGY Journal and Liver Transplantation Journal (LTxJournal), are seeking trainee candidates who are interested in year-long Editorial Fellowships.

Learn more and apply by March 29! bit.ly/3UlRT3K Liver Fellow Network #LiverTwitter

Love this! If evidence of CSPH, start carvedilol to decrease risk of decompensation or further decompensation!

Azathioprine vs mycophenolate mofetil (+ steroids) for induction of remission in AIH?

Open-label RCT in Netherlands and Belgium showed that MMF:
- ⬆️ biochemical remission / complete biochemical response at 6 mo
- ⬇️ serious side effects
Journal of Hepatology
#livertwitter

Grateful for the opportunity in ACG ELP program.
My takeaways:

-Authenticity, humility and communication 🔑 in leadership

-Create lasting relationships throughout career journey

-Learn how to say NO with grace

-Championing DEI starts from both top and bottom

Congratulations and welcome everyone who matched into #GIfellowship today! If you’re not already, make sure you follow Carl Kay, MD and check out the thread below as you begin the best journey of your life! #GITwitter

Thank you to Journal of Hospital Medicine for highlighting the importance of 💊VTE ppx in IBD patients!

-rectal🩸≠ contraindication and 💊 ppx is safe
-IBD incurs ⬆️ VTE risk than malignancy or prior VTE; young patients are not spared
-💊 ppx for hospitalized IBD patient
#MondayNightIBD

The future of hepatology is bright! We enjoyed hosting a room of enthused, compassionate and intelligent people who share the common goal in bettering the treatment of liver disease! Special thanks to the discussants for volunteering and Alan L. Hutchison, MD, PhD (he/him) for cohosting!

We have the best dressed fellows! Celebrating #Diwali2023 with AASLD President at #TLM23

So nice to finally get to meet my🌟twin #LiverTwitter brother (Howard D. Lee) Howard D Lee IRL at #TLM23

Please double-check the email address before you try to contact either one of us to make sure you get the right #HowardLee

jeffrey kahn Helen Hyosun Han, MD
AASLD

Supporting patients with ALD requires multi-disciplinary care and treating AUD as a disease and the patient as an individual- addressing barriers to seek care. Treating AUD should be in every hepatologist’s wheelhouse AASLD #TLM23

Come join LFN + team for a fantastic small group discussion on TH fellowship and beyond

📆 Today at 10 am in the Constitution room at Sheraton

See you there! #TLM23 AASLD Nabeel Wahid Howard D Lee Alan L. Hutchison, MD, PhD (he/him) Hanna Blaney, MD, MPH Aly J. Kaplan, MD Adam Winters Tamir Diamond

Great to see so many of our fellows at #TLM23 ! 🚨 Don’t miss Howard D Lee co-leading a session on Transplant Hepatology Fellowship and Beyond at 10 AM this morning 🚨 Liver Fellow Network AASLD

On this Veterans Day and everyday, I want to express my gratitude to all those who served with courage, commitment and pride and their families for support. I also want to thank the Air Force in supporting me to allow me to grow as a physician and military officer.

Proud of the USC presence at #TLM23 ! AASLD AASLD President

Important to know both clinically and for all those taking GI boards in 3 days!

Overwhelmed by all the lectures and sessions at #TLM23 ? LFN created a guide for high-yield and ‘hep-interested’ trainee targeted sessions to help create your agenda! See you in Boston!