Integrating Clinical and Patient Perspectives: Latest Developments in Exercise and Lifestyle Intervention for MASLD/MASH Management

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The webinar, moderated by Dr. Shelley Keating, discussed the role of exercise and lifestyle interventions for managing MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis and Liver Disease). Dr. Jonathan Stein presented clinical insights on exercise benefits for MASLD patients, highlighting that exercise can significantly improve liver health, metabolic risk, and quality of life without necessarily focusing on weight loss. He emphasized the importance of personalized exercise prescriptions and integrating exercise specialists into patient care. Following Dr. Stein, patient Kerri Sivier shared her personal journey with MASLD, underscoring how a multidisciplinary care team helped her achieve significant improvements in her liver health and quality of life through weight loss and lifestyle changes. She highlighted the importance of addressing patient concerns, setting realistic health goals, and leveraging comprehensive dietary and exercise guidance. Both speakers addressed the significance of focusing on health outcomes beyond mere weight loss and advised clinicians to adopt empathetic, informative approaches in patient counseling. The session concluded with a Q&A, emphasizing ongoing patient-clinician communication and personalized health strategies.

Keywords

MASLD

exercise

lifestyle interventions

liver health

personalized care

multidisciplinary team

health outcomes

patient counseling

metabolic risk