NAFLD: An Expanding Problem with Dr. Craig McClain
In this presentation Dr. Craig McClain discusses nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as the #1 cause of liver disease. He then presents various cases and current treatment for patients with NASH as life style modifications, vitamin E, HCC monitoring, and more.
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Craig J. McClain, MD
Dr. McClain is a Professor of Medicine in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Louisville. He is the Chief of Research for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, an Associate Director of the fellowship program, and holds several university administrative positions for research.
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