Episode 12 - New Study on Treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With HIV With Dr Jordan Lake Recorded Live from CROI 2024
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Episode 12 - New Study on Treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With HIV With Dr Jordan Lake Recorded Live from CROI 2024
In this episode, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Jordan Lake live from the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). They discuss the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among people with HIV and explore the effectiveness of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide, commonly used to treat diabetes and aid in weight loss, to treat NAFLD. Future areas of research are considered, including maintenance strategies post-weight loss and a placebo-controlled version of the study.
00:02 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Discussion on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With HIV
01:56 Role of HIV in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
02:43 Understanding the Inflammation and Fat Accumulation in the Liver
04:38 Exploring the Impact of Nucleoside Therapy on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
06:37 Potential Treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
07:35 The Role of Semaglutide in Treating Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
13:36 The Importance of Routine Assessment for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
15:37 Exploring New Drugs for Treating Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
18:49 The Challenges and Future Directions in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Research
22:25 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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