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Embargoed Until Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, 12:01 a.m. EST Contact: Beth Casteel, 703-300-3803 bcasteel@thereisgroup.com Updated Model Reduces Liver Transplant Disparities for Women Transplant rates and waitlist deaths for women now similar to men SAN DIEGO, California (Nov. 18, 2024) — Since the adoption of a newmodel for assessing the severity of liver disease, women are more likely to be added to

Target RWE Unveils Latest Developments in TARGET-Liver Disease and Cirrhosis Quality Collaborative Partnership with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Company announces 600,000+ patient enrollment milestone in TARGET-LD Durham, NC – [Date ASAP] - Target RWE , real-world evidence leader, today shared updates from its strategic partnership with AASLD to support the Cirrhosis

Embargoed Until Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, 12:01 a.m. EST Contact: Beth Casteel, 703-300-3803 bcasteel@thereisgroup.com Beer-Only Drinkers’ Diets are Worse Than Wine Drinkers As obesity, alcohol use and liver disease rise, physicians should note habits SAN DIEGO, California (Nov. 13, 2024) — Beer drinkers have lower-quality diets, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people

Embargoed Until Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 12:01 a.m. ET Contact: Beth Casteel, 703-300-3803 bcasteel@thereisgroup.com AI Finds Undiagnosed Liver Disease in Early Stages 83% of patients who met MASLD criteria were not diagnosed SAN DIEGO, California (Nov. 16, 2024) — Liver disease, which is treatable when discovered early, often goes undetected until late stages, but a recent study revealed that an

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE Friday, November 15, 2024, 7 p.m. PDT Contact: Beth Casteel, 703-300-3803 bcasteel@thereisgroup.com AASLD Foundation Receives Transformational $25 Million Gift R. Todd Stravitz Research Fund to bolster growth in early-career liver disease research SAN DIEGO, California (Nov. 15, 2024) — The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Foundation has received a

AASLD is now accepting comments on proposed updates to AASLD's Practice Guidance on the Clinical Assessment and Management of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (formerly NAFLD), which will now include new treatment guidance. AASLD invites stakeholders to review the draft guidance updates before they are finalized and published by providing comments now through 8/22/24

Today, I’m writing to ask for your help responding to a proposal that could undermine liver disease research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a framework to reform the NIH, which would be massively disruptive to the agency and the research that it funds. The framework was developed without the benefit of

Alexandria, VA—The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is excited to announce that applications are now open to participate in the highly anticipated Academic Debate at the 75 th annual Liver Meeting® (TLM) in San Diego, CA. This is a unique opportunity for hepatology professionals to showcase their expertise, engage in spirited discussion, and contribute to advancing the

Alexandria, VA—The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) is delighted to announce the 2025 calendar of events. The calendar is packed with educational opportunities to advance—or contribute to—the understanding and treatment of liver disease. Listed in Chronological Order. SLD and MetALD Emerging Topic Conference Date: February 27-March 1, 2025 Description: In collaboration

Alexandria, VA—The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2024 Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) Leadership Program . The committee aims to support and empower women in hepatology through mentorship, professional development education, and networking. The Women's Leadership Program (WLP) is a 12-month program

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Foundation, the largest medical society funding source for liver disease research and training in the United States, announced today a funding commitment of over $2.6 million 150 grantees. This funding will support research projects aimed at advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is committed to producing practice guidelines that are trustworthy, methodologically sound, and rigorous, and adhere to the highest existing standards. AASLD recognizes that programs should be regularly reviewed and modified as the needs of the community and the association strategies evolve. As a result of this, the practice

Incoming Councilor Incoming Secretary Incoming Foundation Board Trustee For more information on the new leadership and to view the candidates for Councilor at Large and the 2025 Nominating Committee, please click here .

AASLD is pleased to announce the selection of sixty-two hepatology leaders as Fellows and one allied health leader focused on hepatology as an Associate Fellow. The Fellows Programs bestows honorary recognition upon AASLD members who have made a significant contribution to the knowledge and/or practice of liver and biliary diseases, and are considered leaders in the field. Associate Fellow of the