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Fatty Liver Disease: Silently Growing

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Published: July 14, 2019 by RHJ Producer

Most people associate cirrhosis of the liver with heavy alcohol use. But nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which also leads to cirrhosis, is growing rapidly, and may affect a quarter of the population. Experts discuss this silent disease and what people can do to prevent and treat it.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Michael Porayko, Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Donna Cryer, founder and CEO, Global Liver Institute and liver transplant recipient
  • Wayne Eskridge, founder and CEO, Fatty Liver Foundation

Links for more info:

  • Michael K. Porayko, MD – Vanderbilt Health
  • Global Liver Institute
  • Fatty Liver Foundation
Program #: 19-28Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Alcohol Use and Abuse| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Disease| Health Care| Liver Transplant| Organ Transplants| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prevention| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| SurgeryMedical Conditions: Addiction and Substance Use Disorder| Alcohol Use Disorder| Alcoholism| Cirrhosis| Fatty Liver Disease| Liver DiseaseGuests: Donna Cryer| Dr. Michael Porayko| Wayne EskridgeInstitutions & Organizations: Fatty Liver Foundation| Global Liver Institute| Vanderbilt University| Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)Producers: Jason Dickey
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