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Here are the answers to your questions

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What is advanced liver disease?

Dr. Bain is a hepatologist with a specialty in transplantation and advanced liver disease. Dr. Bain is the medical director of the Liver Transplant Program which is a major referral centre for patients with hepatobiliary diseases.

I just got diagnosed with fatty liver disease. What questions should I ask my doctor?

Anisha Vijh is a registered dietitian and the health promotion program coordinator with the Canadian Liver Foundation. She works with her team to run education and support programs for those living with liver disease and their loved ones, and advocate for increased treatment, support, and education for people with various liver diseases.

I had Hepatitis C 20 years ago. What are my chances of getting it again?

Dr. Coffin is a hepatologist and clinician scientist who specializes in viral hepatitis. Her clinical and research interests are in chronic hepatitis B infection, hepatitis B and pregnancy, viral hepatitis and HIV co-infection, and liver transplantation.

Should I do a liver detox?

Dr Diana Mager is a hepatologist and registered dietitian with specialty NAFLD, nutrition, and pediatrics. Dr. Mager is a pediatric dietitian by training with extensive clinical experience in children with gastrointestinal and liver diseases as a dietitian.

Should I be referred to a hospital registered dietitian for personalized dietary advice?

Anisha Vijh is a registered dietitian and health promotion program coordinator with the Canadian Liver Foundation. She works with her team to run education and support programs for those living with liver disease and their loved ones, and advocate for increased treatment, support, and education for people with various liver diseases.