Filter the Facts: Are Your Diet and Drinking Habits Scarring Your Liver?

What is MASLD — and could you be at risk? Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as fatty liver disease or NAFLD, often has few or no symptoms, so many people don't even realize they have it. Join Spark Your Health and Meena B. Bansal, MD, Professor of Medicine, System Chief of the Division of Liver Diseases, and Director of the MASLD/MASH Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai Health System, for an informative conversation about MASLD, liver fibrosis, and the steps you can take to protect your liver health. You’ll learn: What MASLD is and who is most at riskWhat liver enzyme tests can — and cannot — tell youWhy fibrosis, or liver scarring, mattersHow doctors assess and monitor liver fibrosisHow lifestyle changes and newer treatment options may help at different stagesYou’ll leave better prepared to understand your individual risk, speak with your healthcare provider, and take an active role in your liver health. The program will open with remarks from Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, Dean and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, and Seth Pinsky, CEO of 92NY. Free FibroScan® Screening Your event ticket includes the option to receive a free FibroScan® screening. The screening is painless, noninvasive, and takes only a few minutes. A small probe is placed against the skin on the right side of your torso to assess your liver. Screenings will be offered from 5:30-8:30 pm. After purchasing your event ticket, look for a separate screening-registration link in your email order confirmation. Advance registration is recommended as screening appointments are limited to three patrons every 10 minutes. The scan provides two measurements: Liver stiffness, which helps estimate the amount of liver scarring, or fibrosisCAP (controlled attenuation parameter) score, which helps estimate the amount of fat in the liverIn-person tickets are $10 | Streaming: $10 How to Prepare for Your Scan For the most accurate results: Do not eat for at least three hours before your scan. A small amount of water is fine.Wear a top that allows easy access to the right side of your torso. Please wait until after your scan to enjoy the event refreshments.Privacy screens will be provided. Understanding Your Results A team from Mount Sinai will be available to explain your results. If you would like additional care, the team can also help you schedule a follow-up appointment with a liver specialist. If you prefer not to be screened during the event, the team can help you arrange a screening for another time.