International Hepatology

he Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 Conference will be held in Singapore from July 25th to 28th, 2024. Dr. Daniel Huang Qingyao from the National University Hospital of Singapore gave multiple presentations at the meeting. Hepatology Digest invited Dr. Daniel Huang Qingyao to share on metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), liver disease examination methods, and other related topics. The following is an interview transcript.

Recently, the Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 was successfully held in Singapore. This conference covers various aspects of liver disease research and provides an interdisciplinary communication platform for experts and scholars. During the conference, Hepatology Digest invited Dr. Yew Kuo Chao, a senior consultant at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, to discuss topics related to metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MASLD).

Recently, the Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 was held in Singapore. This conference brings together elite scholars in the field of liver disease from around the world to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in liver disease. Hepatology Digest invited Dr. Mark Muthiah from the National University Hospital, Singapore to conduct in-depth discussions on issues related to liver fibrosis and patient clinical management. The following is a transcript of the interview.

The Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 was recently held in Singapore. This conference brings together elite scholars in the field of liver disease from around the world to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in liver disease. Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, accounting for 90% of all liver cancers. During the conference, our magazine invited Dr Ken Liu from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia to conduct an exclusive interview on HCC related issues.

The Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 will be held in Singapore from July 25th to 28th, 2024. This conference brings together elite scholars in the field of liver disease from around the world to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in liver disease. Hepatology Digest invited Dr Vincent Wong from The Chinese University of Hong Kong to conduct in-depth discussions on the epidemiology of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), lean MAFLD, and other related issues.

Recently, the Combined GlHep&SHC 2024 was held in Singapore. This conference covers various aspects of liver disease research and provides an interdisciplinary communication platform for experts and scholars. During the conference, Hepatology Digest conducted an exclusive interview with Professor Lim Seng Gee from the National University Hospital of Singapore, asking him to introduce the current status of liver disease in Singapore, metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), and other related topics.

From July 25 to 28, 2024, the Combined GIHep & SHC 2024 was held in Singapore. Dr. Jidong Jia from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, participated in the Chronic Hepatitis B symposium and delivered a remarkable presentation on the new Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B (2022 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the "New Guidelines"). Hepatology Digest conducted an exclusive interview with Professor Jia to discuss the highlights of his presentation.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) presents a significant public health challenge in China, with the majority of HCC patients being diagnosed at an advanced stage. Postoperative survival rates for HBV-related HCC patients are often poor. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of HBV-related HCC urgently require comprehensive management. China has achieved remarkable success in primary prevention of hepatitis B. Regular screening and early treatment in high-risk populations are crucial to reducing HCC mortality. Antiviral treatment is an important measure for secondary and tertiary prevention of HBV-related HCC. At the 2024 World Hepatitis Day and the Elimination of Hepatitis Harm Action Conference, Dr. Yingli He from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University shared insights into antiviral treatment strategies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients from the perspective of comprehensive liver cancer management.

China has historically been a high-prevalence area for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, with a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence rate of 9.7% in 1992. Comprehensive strategies, including the hepatitis B vaccine program for newborns (HepB), with a strong emphasis on timely administration of the birth dose and completion of the three-dose schedule, have significantly reduced mother-to-child transmission and early childhood HBV infections. With the significant reduction in the cost of antiviral drugs, treatment accessibility and affordability have greatly improved. From July 20 to 21, the "2024 World Hepatitis Day Campaign and Hepatitis Elimination Action Conference" was held in Beijing. Dr. Jidong Jia from Beijing Friendship Hospital ,Capital Medical University delivered a keynote speech titled "Progress and Challenges in the Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis B in China," where he systematically explained the progress made, the challenges faced, and the urgent actions needed in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B in China.

Yttrium-90 (Y90) resin microsphere selective internal radiotherapy (Y90-RE) is a minimally invasive local treatment method that can effectively control tumor progression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are ineligible for resection or ablation, with compensated liver function and good overall condition. With the advancement of precision medicine, the clinical understanding of immune activation by Y90-RE has deepened, revealing the potential of pre-Y90-RE peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) immune profiling in predicting patient prognosis. Hepatology Digest invited Dr. Lin Zhang from Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital to interpret a study published in Gut (IF=23), which explores the immune activation mechanisms of Y90-RE.