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Learn how to confidently approach autoimmune cholestatic liver diseases in this high-yield talk from Ann Moore, NP, at Arizona Liver Health. She breaks down practical diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)—from simple diagnostic algorithms (ALP, AMA, MRCP) and treatment goals like deep biochemical remission, to first- and second-line options with UDCA and newer agents such as FXR and PPAR agonists. Perfect for hepatology APPs and clinicians looking to optimize outcomes, manage pruritus and bone disease, and stay current on emerging trials and therapeutic targets in PBC and PSC.
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