Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Continuing Medical Education (NASH CME): What to Expect
An unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits usually contribute to several liver problems, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease. While both involve fat buildup in the liver, the latter is a consequence of heavy and frequent alcohol intake. Meanwhile, NAFLD has two types: simple fatty liver or nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NAFLD development is associated with diabetes and obesity. People with NAFL don't usually develop complications. However, people with NASH are at risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and other complications that might require a liver transplant. For this reason, liver specialists must enhance their skill set for evaluating and managing people at risk with NASH through continuing medical education (CME). NASH CME NASH CE (continuing education) can provide physicians with frameworks that can lead to the best approach for a NASH patient. Hepatologists, endocrinologists, gastr...