This episode focuses on the clinical practice and cutting-edge research in liver disease, featuring expert insights to provide in-depth analysis of key topics.We are honored to have Dr. Wei Rao, Associate Chief Physician, Ph.D., and Master's Supervisor, who is the Deputy Director of the Hepatology Department at Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital. Dr. Rao is a renowned expert in liver disease and liver transplantation in China. He has dedicated his career to precision treatment and post-surgical management of liver diseases and has studied at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, bringing extensive clinical and research experience.Together, we will discuss alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver cysts, and other liver-related topics. Dr. Rao will share authoritative medical perspectives and answer the most pressing questions from our audience. Let’s dive into this episode!Episode Highlights00:03:59 – Introduction to the liver: its physiological functions, characteristics, and clinical relevance00:29:45 – Classification and causes of jaundice, along with related liver diseases00:33:54 – Understanding benign vs. malignant tumors, with liver cysts as a case study00:35:15 – Liver cyst fluid, its impact, and prognosis compared to liver cancer; key indicators and diagnostic methods for fatty liver disease00:41:20 – The effects of alcohol on health: exploring alcohol metabolism, the role of anti-hangover supplements, and individual differences in alcohol tolerance00:49:16 – Diagnosis, causes, and differentiation of alcoholic liver disease and fatty liver; impact of alcohol and medications on liver health00:57:51 – Liver failure: treatment and influencing factors01:00:29 – Dr. Rao’s recommendations for liver health and disease preventionDr. Wei Rao, Ph.D., Associate Chief Physician, and Master's Supervisor, currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Hepatology Department at Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital. He specializes in liver transplantation, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and its complications, with extensive experience in clinical, research, and teaching work.Dr. Rao is a member and Deputy Secretary-General of the Liver Transplantation Committee of the Chinese Medical and Health Exchange Promotion Association and an expert consultant for several academic organizations. He has conducted in-depth research at Mayo Clinic, focusing on advanced liver disease and transplant management.He has led and participated in multiple national and provincial-level research projects, published over 20 SCI papers and 40+ core journal articles, co-authored academic books, and contributed to expert consensus guidelines. His work has earned him national research grants, utility model patents, and multiple science and technology innovation awards.Beyond clinical research, Dr. Rao is committed to public education on liver disease and transplantation. He was recognized as an Outstanding Science Communicator by the Chinese Rehabilitation Medicine Association (2024)and authored the popular science book Unlocking the Secrets of Liver Transplantation. He also runs the WeChat blog "Talking Liver Transplants with Dr. Rao", which has published over 500 educational articles, significantly contributing to public health awareness.Dr. Janice holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University and has 15 years of experience in biomedical research and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of N1 Life, a biotech company based in Silicon Valley and Suzhou, and has published multiple high-impact academic papers.Janice's global network spans top industry leaders, innovators, and digital nomads. As a regular host of AirDrop: From the Sky, she shares insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and life exploration, engaging in thought-provoking discussions with experts across various fields.-Editing: Olina-Executive Producer: David-Music: Thank You – Dido Where to Listen:-China: 小宇宙 | 喜马拉雅-Global: Spotify | Apple Podcast