Christopher J. Kopka
A5076429915- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Security and Public Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Educational Policies and Reforms
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Global Education and Multiculturalism
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Barcelona Institute for Global Health
2024-2025
Universitat de Barcelona
2024
University of Sioux Falls
2022-2023
Abstract Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic behavioural factors continue to undercut the response COVID-19 pandemic 1,2 . Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government other experts in from 112 countries territories recommend specific actions end persistent global threat public health. The developed set 41 consensus statements 57 recommendations...
An estimated 38% of adults worldwide have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). From individual impacts to widespread public health and economic consequences, the implications this are profound. This study aimed develop an aligned, prioritised research agenda for global community.
Background and Aims: Fatty liver disease is a major public health threat due to its very high prevalence related morbidity mortality. Focused dedicated interventions are urgently needed target prevention, treatment, care. Approach Results: We developed an aligned, prioritized action agenda for the global fatty community of practice. Following Delphi methodology over 2 rounds, large panel (R1 n = 344, R2 288) reviewed priorities using Qualtrics XM, indicating agreement 4-point Likert-scale...
Current treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease focuses on adjusting patients' lifestyles, including promoting weight loss and physical activity. Here, we suggest adopting a holistic preventive hepatology approach encompassing social nutrition, prescribing broader societal changes to facilitate individuals' engagement with behavioural modifications. Ivancovsky-Wajcman et al. outline the need for approach, involving nutrition prescribing, address public health...
An estimated 1 in 3 adults1—and 8 children2—worldwide have the form of chronic liver disease presently known as NAFLD.3 NAFLD is associated with an increased risk cirrhosis, important contributor to growing incidence cancer and a leading indication for transplantation.4 Does US, largest health care market by many measures, talent base address sheer magnitude fatty complications? As illustrated Figure 1, recent searches on Indeed.com, major careers website, revealed ~33 open jobs NAFLD,...