NAFLD in pregnancy increases risks for mother and baby
Women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) should receive preconception counselling on increased maternal and infant risks, while pregnant mothers may benefit from evaluation by a high-risk obstetrics team, recommend scientists in…
Registration is now open for the Digital International Liver Congress™ 2020
Be a part of this innovative and engaging digital event for the liver community to connect and learn via cutting-edge content. Enjoy three days of immersive and lively exchanges at the Digital…
EASL members’ General Assembly goes digital
The EASL members' General Assembly, usually held within the framework of the International Liver Congress™, will take place as an online meeting on Monday, 29 June 2020 at 17:00–19:00 CET. The General…
High COVID-19 mortality rates among those with liver disease, study finds
A new international study has found increased mortality rates from COVID-19 among people with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis and has called for patients with worsening liver function to be tested for…
COVID-19 triggers innovative collaboration in healthcare services, yet liver patient care suffers setbacks globally
In a webinar jointly run by EASL and the World Health Organization (WHO), virology and hepatology experts compared strategies in coping during the current pandemic. They described a rise in innovative, cooperative…
