In this episode I have a conversation with hepatologist and gastroenterologist Dr Ferry Rusli in a four-part series on liver disease where we explore chronic hepatitis C, its population reservoirs in Australia and approaches to treatment. In particular, Ferry points out - · The need to increase our effectiveness at treating hepatitis C in at risk populations.

In this episode I talk with experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Ferry Rusli on the subject of hepatitis B in a four-part series on liver disease. Ferry discusses - · the prevalence of hepatitis B in the Asia Pacific region · the long-term complications and consequences of hepatitis B · treatment options including pharmacological therapies which are currently falling short of the national target for patients receiving treatment.

In this episode I am joined by Dr Ferry Rusli, an experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist to discuss non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a four-part series on hepatology. Ferry discusses the relevance of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to the metabolic syndrome and some key management points, in particular focussing on controlling body mass index. There is much to learn from this conversation with Ferry, I hope you enjoy the conversation.

In this episode I interview gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Ferry Rusli in the first of a four-part series on liver disease. Ferry discusses his approach to a patient presenting with abnormal liver function tests and navigates us through - · Obstructive liver patterns · Hepatitic patterns Ferry will address in broad terms common aetiologies such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic hepatitides, acute viral infections, biliary obstruction, malignancy and the possibility of drug side-effects.