Fibrosis Stages F3 and F4 Associated With Higher Mortality Rate in NAFLD
Investigators assessed the incidence of mortality and other clinical outcomes among patients with various histologic stages of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Metabolic Liver Disease
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Liver Ultrasound Identifies High Prevalence of NAFLD in Patients With IBD
Investigators assessed the incidence and clinical characteristics of liver diseases among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigators assessed the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and risk for both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease events.
L-FABP Serum Concentration May Be Serological Biomarker for Liver Fibrosis in Children With Wilson Disease
Investigators assessed serum concentrations of L-FABP and PLIN5 in children with Wilson disease, as they relate to liver steatosis and fibrosis.
Exploring the Relationship Between Muscle Mass and NAFLD
The understudied relationship between muscle mass and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is assessed, including expert opinions the topic.
Oral PXL770 Associated With Only Modest Decrease in Liver Fat Content in NAFLD
Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of PXL770 in reducing liver fat content in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Green-Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers examined the effect of a green-Mediterranean diet enriched with plant-based polyphenols and less red and processed meat on reduction of liver fat.
Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigators assessed the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with histologically-confirmed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Diet Supplementation With Artichoke Extract May Effectively Decrease Liver Enzymes Among Some Patients
Investigators assessed the effects of dietary artichoke supplementation on levels of liver enzymes.
Liver Transplant Outcomes Worse for Nonoverweight NAFLD Patients
Nonoverweight patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease cirrhosis who are on the transplant wait list have worse pre- and post-liver transplant outcomes.
Is There a Role for GLP-1RAs in NAFLD Management?
Investigators conducted a review to assess the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of NAFLD and NASH.
Gluten-Free Diet May Increase Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers sought to determine the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with celiac disease before and after implementing a gluten-free diet.
Renaming and Redefining Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
An international panel proposed updated criteria for disease diagnosis, along with a more age-appropriate disease name and definition, for pediatric patients with NAFLD.
Red Meat Intake Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigators assessed the association between meat intake and risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a study cohort with low overall consumption of red meat.
Insights on Improving Care for Patients With NAFLD/NASH
The American Gastroenterological Association offered strategies for clinical practice, future research, and policy agenda for the treatment of patients with NAFLD and NASH.
Sleep-Wake Disturbance Highly Prevalent in Populations With Liver Disease
Researchers summarized the reciprocal interaction between sleep and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, and investigated potential approaches for therapeutic interventions.
Novel Gene Therapy for Wilson Disease Gets Fast Track Status
VTX-801 is an investigational, novel rAAV-based gene therapy that delivers a shortened version of the ATP7B transgene.
Better Strategies Needed for Managing NAFLD in Adults
Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Sequential Combination of Markers May Help Reduce Need for Liver Biopsies in NAFLD
Investigators conducted an individual patient data meta-analysis to assess the LSM-VCTE and compare it with the FIB-4 and NFS scores in order to develop diagnostic strategies that could reduce the need for liver biopsies.
Adipose Tissue and the Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Obesity and NAFLD
Researchers investigated the underlying mechanisms responsible for insulin resistance in patients with obesity and NAFLD.
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