Liver Function Tests with Dr Sophia Than Episode 1 'Its hard to change life style'

Send us Fan MailRichard is joined on the podcast by consultant hepatologist Dr Sophia Than.  During the episode we introduce liver function tests.  We discuss what is included in a liver function test, who needs a liver function test, any guidance for clinicians in interpreting liver function tests and some common reasons for abnormal liver function test.  We then discuss a case of a raised alanine transaminase,  including history, red flags, further investigations and referral. As always big thank you to Scott for your support.Richard Tennant - [email protected] Society of Gastroenterology - Management of abnormal liver function testshttps://www.bsg.org.uk/clinical-resource/guidelines-on-abnormal-liver-blood-testsFIB-4 https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/2200/fibrosis-4-fib-4-index-liver-fibrosisNAFLD scorehttps://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3081/nafld-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosis-scoreKings college acute liver injuryhttps://www.mdapp.co/kings-college-criteria-calculator-527/Change Grow Live https://www.changegrowlive.org/Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hubhttps://www.cwtraininghub.co.uk/British Society of Gastroenterologyhttps://www.bsg.org.uk/