Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials
About this course
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a global problem, affecting up to 25% of all individuals. The disease not only increases the risk of liver disease, but also of cardiovascular disease and liver cancer. During this course, you will learn the essentials of NAFLD. We will begin with an introduction to the physiology of the human liver followed by epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and genetics. Diagnosing NAFLD based on blood tests, diagnostic imaging and histology will be discussed. Complications and treatment options will also be covered in this course including the link between NAFLD and the development of diabetes. Finally, experts will discuss data driven identification of new biomarkers by omics technologies. After completing this course, you will have a broad knowledge about NAFLD ranging from the aetiology and pathophysiology to bedside examinations and treatments.
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What you'll learn
- understand the physiology of the human liver
- identify the epidemiology and pathophysiology of NAFLD
- diagnose NAFLD using various medical approaches
- discuss complications and treatment options for NAFLD
- explain the link between NAFLD and diabetes
- recognize new biomarkers through omics technologies
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