Your Liver Is Full of Fat - Simon W. Beaven, MD, PhD - UCLA Digestive Disease
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
This course aims to educate learners on the topic of fatty liver disease and its implications. By the end of the course, students will understand the role of receptors in the liver, the relationship between fat accumulation and insulin resistance, various treatments including bariatric surgery and vitamin EFXR, and the potential for reversing chronic liver disease. The teaching method involves lectures covering topics such as the liver's functions, causes of liver disease, and ongoing research projects. This course is intended for individuals interested in gastroenterology, hepatology, or those seeking to expand their knowledge of liver health and diseases.
Syllabus
Introduction
Receptors in the liver
The liver as Costco
Fat and insulin resistance
Treatments
Bariatric surgery
Weight gain
Glitter zones
Vitamin E
FXR
Chronic Liver Disease
Can We Reverse Liver Disease
Causes of Liver Disease
Nash
The COMET
Current projects
Taught by
UCLA Health