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The Gastro Girl Podcast - Alarming Spike in Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Alarming Spike in Alcoholic Liver Disease

The Gastro Girl Podcast

03/30/21

39m

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Dr. Paul Kwo, a leading expert in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford University Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the increases in alcoholic liver disease, particularly for people in their 20's and 30's. While numbers have been trending upward for several years, the pandemic may be contributing to even greater occurrences. Dr. Kwo shares his expertise on the dangers of alcoholic liver disease and offers suggestions on how to approach those who may be at risk.

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