Understanding MASH: The Severe Stage of MASLD Linked to Inflammation and Liver Damage

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), previously known as NAFLD or MAFLD, is a liver condition associated with metabolic syndrome and affects over 30% of the global adult population. MASLD is typically diagnosed when more than 5% of liver cells (hepatocytes) exhibit steatosis alongside metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia.

Rising Obesity Fuels Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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The global rise in obesity has significantly increased the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to severe conditions like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).