EASL Video Podcasts

EASL Studio Podcast: Endoscopic Management of Variceal Bleeding: Outdated or Evolving Beyond Tradition?

This EASL Studio episode discusses cutting-edge approaches for managing bleeding varices. Explore the evolution of endoscopic therapies, the role of interventional radiology, and decision-making for high-risk gastric varices. Gain insights into EUS-guided portal pressure assessment and its impact on tailoring treatment strategies.
Moderator: Debbie Shawcross
Faculty: Wim Laleman, David Patch
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S6E14: Endohepatology: The endoscopic liver gold rush
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EASL Studio Podcast: JHEP Live: JHEP at 40: What to Expect Next?

This episode celebrates 40 years of the Journal of Hepatology, EASL’s flagship journal.
Tune in to discover how far we’ve come—and what’s next for the journal.
Moderator: Thomas Berg 
Faculty: Paolo Angeli, Annalisa Berzigotti, Rajiv Jalan, Vlad Ratziu, Frank Tacke and Jessica Zucman-Rossi
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EASL Studio Podcast: Rare Liver Malignancies: Small Numbers, Big Questions

Rare liver tumors like combined HCC/CCA, fibrolamellar HCC, and haemangioendothelioma pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In this episode, we explore the latest insights, controversies, and clinical approaches outlined in the new EASL position paper. Join us to uncover how these advancements can address key hurdles in managing these rare malignancies.
Read the position paper: Rare primary liver cancers: An EASL position paper
Moderator: Thomas Berg
Faculty: Ruben de Kleine and Henning Wege
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S6E4: World Cholangiocarcinoma Day: Highlighting guidelines and exploring the horizon beyond
S5E13: Basics in decision-making for liver cancer treatment
S4 Special Edition 1: A new strategy for liver cancer screening: EASL Policy Statement on risk-based surveillance
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EASL Studio Podcast: From Evidence to Action: Reducing Alcohol-Related Harm

This episode of EASL Studio explores insights from the European Alcohol Health Alliance Symposium, hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in collaboration with EASL. Topics include managing alcohol marketing strategies, addressing gaps in cancer-related labelling, and understanding the influence of social norms on adolescent alcohol consumption. Learn from successful alcohol policy implementations and discover how the WHO Playbook can empower advocates to protect children and reshape public health strategies for alcohol-related harm.
Moderator: Shira Zelber-Sagi
Faculty: Frank Murray, Catherine Paradis (WHO Europe) and Debbie Shawcross
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S7E5 Why does WHO engagement with Steatotic Liver Disease matter?
S6E7 The impact of policy measure in preventing liver diseases: The Hepahealth II study
EASL Studio live from EASL Congress 2023: The battle to reduce alcohol harms… EASL’s new policy
S3E5 JHEP Live: Stigma and alcohol
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EASL Studio Podcast: Understanding Sex Disparities in MASLD

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects men and women differently, yet sex-based differences remain poorly explored. In the week celebrating International Women’s Day, this EASL Studio episode debates the molecular, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms driving these disparities.
Moderator: Saskia van MilFaculty: Sara Della Torre and Münevver Demir
Related episode
S4E9 YI Choice: Gender equality in academics — reducing the gap
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EASL Studio Podcast: Lessons from Your PET: Understanding and Evaluating Treatment for Wilson’s Disease

Tune into this EASL Studio episode to learn about the role of PET imaging in Wilson’s disease. Discover how PET advances understanding, supports treatment decisions, and enhances patient care in managing this rare liver disorder.
Moderator: Debbie ShawcrossFaculty: Aftab Ala, Zoe Mariño and Thomas Sandahl
This EASL Studio is supported by Orphalan and Univar Solutions.EASL has received no input from Orphalan or Univar Solutions with regards to the content of this programme.
Related episodes
S4E15: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in Wilson’s disease
S4E7: Genetics in adult liver disease – missed opportunities?
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EASL Studio Podcast: Liver Cancer Care in 2025: Progress, Hope, and What Lies Ahead

Join this EASL Studio episode for a clinical perspective on advancing HCC care. Explore the realities of adjuvant therapies, emerging molecular targets, and strategies for curative conversion. Gain insights into practical innovations shaping the future and translating research into improved patient outcomes.
Moderator: Thomas BergFaculty: Tim Greten and Anna Saborowski
This EASL Studio is supported by Bayer.EASL has received no input from Bayer with regards to the content of this programme.
Related episodes
EASL Studio S5E13: Basics in decision-making for liver cancer treatment
EASL Studio from EASL Congress 2023: Highlights of the liver cancer research at EASL Congress 2023
EASL Studio S4E16: Highlights from the EASL Liver Cancer Summit 2023
EASL Studio S6E9: Therapy hierarchy in HCC: A new kid on the block
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EASL Studio Podcast: YI choice: From Idea to Abstract to Publication: Navigating Your Research journey

Watch this EASL Studio to start navigating your research journey with essential tips on generating ideas, refining hypotheses, and crafting standout abstracts for EASL Congress. Discover how to choose the right journal, prepare a submission-ready manuscript, and boost your career visibility in hepatology.
Moderator: Thomas MarjotFaculty: Marta Afonso, Emma Andersson and Paolo Angeli
Related episodes
S4E20 – COST Actions: Opportunities for pan-European collaborations in liver diseases
S4E14 – EASL-EF CLIF and EU Grants: Exploring novel mechanism and treatment of chronic liver failure
S4E2 YI Choice – How to build consortia and registries
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EASL Studio Podcast: JHEP Live – EASL CPGs on Hepatocellular Carcinoma: What’s New and How Will Practice Change?

Discover the latest updates from the updated EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). This episode explores key advancements, their impact on clinical practice, and how they will shape the future of HCC diagnosis, treatment, and management. Join our faculty as they break down the changes and provide practical insights for healthcare professionals.
Moderator: Thomas BergFaculty: Peter Galle, Josep Llovet and Lorenza Rimassa
Related episodes
EASL Studio S6E4: World Cholangiocarcinoma Day: Highlighting Guidelines and Exploring the Horizon Beyond
EASL Studio S6E9: Therapy Hierarchy in HCC: A New Kid on the Block
EASL Studio S5E13: Basics in Decision-Making for Liver Cancer Treatment
EASL Studio Live from EASL Congress 2024: Advances in Systemic Treatments in Liver Cancer
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EASL Studio Podcast: 2025 Update on Steatotic Liver Disease: Rethinking Standard of Care

Join us for the season premiere of EASL Studio Season 8 as we unpack key insights from the Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) Summit. Explore the evolving consensus on patient trajectories, advancements in ALD and MetALD treatment pathways, and the latest endpoint discussions. The episode also highlights a holistic approach to diagnosing and managing comorbidities and revisits the standard of care in light of breakthroughs in MASH treatments.
Moderator: Aleksander KragFaculty: Cyrielle Caussy, Sven Francque and Brian Lee
This EASL Studio is supported by Madrigal. EASL has received no input from Madrigal with regards to the content of this programme.
Related episodes
S7E3 – The changing face of Steatotic Liver Disease: Navigating new opportunities and emerging challenges
EASL Studio at the Congress 2024: SLD nomenclature: Need for refinement?
EASL Studio at the Congress 2024: MASLD anno 2024: A rapidly changing landscape
EASL Studio from EASL Congress 2023 – Steatotic liver disease global consensus to change nomenclature
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