Episode 79
An Incoming Epidemic
This week, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, Professor of Medicine, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine. They explore her work towards fighting non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), underline the importance of changing lifestyles to combat fatty liver disease, and ponder over the recent rise of pseudoscience.
To learn more about NASH, click here.
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Speaker bio
Dr Fasiha Kanwal is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine. She received her degree in medicine from the King Edward Medical College in Lahore, later taking on advanced training from the University of California. Her medical interests involve improving health-related quality of life, chronic liver disease, and viral hepatitis. She has additionally authored articles in Annals of Internal Medicine and American Journal of Gastroenterology, among others.
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