{"podcast":{"title":"The Good GP","slug":"the-good-gp-1116813","podcast_index_feed_id":1116813,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-good-gp/","website_url":"https://www.thegoodgp.com.au","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a30f3e99-5b81-492c-be6a-e9941302b035/avatars-000300294674-kbctz5-original.jpg","author":"The Good GP","episode_count":274,"summary":"The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens. The Good GP is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a specialist GP or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T08:20:25.790975+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-good-gp-1116813"},"episode":{"title":"Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)","slug":"metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld","published_at":"2026-03-09T17:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-good-gp-1116813/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-good-gp-1116813","url":"https://thegoodgp.com.au/episode/overview-on-the-metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1b1f1781-ec68-4743-887a-1b21f8a6037a.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange welcomes Dr Jonathon Mitchell, hepatologist from Cairns Base Hospital, to discuss metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally known as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD. They explore the updated terminology, highlight the role of GPs in diagnosis and management, and frame MASLD as largely a metabolic rather than a primary liver disease. Dr Mitchell outlines the main risk factors for MASLD, including excess weight, metabolic syndrome, dietary quality, and family history. The importance of screening for other liver conditions in patients with abnormal LFTs, including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, haemochromatosis, and coeliac disease. Non-invasive fibrosis assessment, primarily through the FIB-4 score, is discussed as an accessible tool for GPs. Liver biopsy is rarely required and reserved for cases with diagnostic uncertainty. Management focuses on lifestyle interventions, mainly dietary change and weight loss, with no approved pharmacological treatments currently available in Australia. Monitoring frequency depends on fibrosis status and response to lifestyle changes. They reinforce the importance of holistic care in primary practice, addressing both liver health and associated metabolic risks. Links & Resources: https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2013/july/fatty-liver-disease The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network If you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegood…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange welcomes Dr Jonathon Mitchell, hepatologist from Cairns Base Hospital, to discuss metabolic dysfuncti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1325,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-good-gp-1116813/episodes/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-good-gp-1116813/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}