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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Resources Chosen by Advanced Practice Providers

Clinical guidelines
Patient support and education resources
Research updates

Refining NAFLD Thresholds: Insights on Liver Fat and Metabolic Health

Recent research highlights the challenge of defining excess intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) levels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), emphasizing the need to distinguish between population norms and health-based...

Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,

FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)
Nurse Practitioner, Tufts Medical Center

Genetic Variants Tied to Cirrhosis Risk and Influence of Alcohol, Obesity

Recent research has identified 12 genetic variants, including 7 newly discovered ones, that are associated with an increased risk of...

CURATED BY:
Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)

Alcohol’s Dual Impact: Balancing Risks and Benefits in Obesity and Heart Health

Recent research highlights the complex relationship between alcohol consumption, obesity, liver disease, and cardiovascular risk. Excessive alcohol intake is well-known...

CURATED BY:
Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)

MASEF Score Promising for Early Detection of At-Risk MASH, Non-Invasive Alternative to VCTE

Early identification of patients with a NAFLD activity score ≥4 and significant fibrosis (≥F2) is crucial, as these individuals are...

CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN

Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Center of Excellence

POCN’s Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical physician associates and nurse practitioners who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers.