Diagnosis

Recent research has identified 12 genetic variants, including 7 newly discovered ones, that are associated with an increased risk of cirrhosis. These findings emerged from a multi-trait genome-wide...

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...
Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
CURATED BY:
Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)
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Global Survey of Stigma Among Physicians and Patients With NAFLD

A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the stigma experienced by patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN

Liver Stiffness and Risk of Liver-related Events

In a large prospective study, the significance of changes in liver stiffness measurement (LSM) via vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) was...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN
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NAFLD: A “Growing” Problem?

Children today face a unique nutritional challenge: while food is abundant, an increasing number are overweight or obese, leading to...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN

Rising Global Obesity Fuels Surge in NAFLD, Driving Mortality and Healthcare Costs

Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a major contributor to global mortality and morbidity, with a 46% increase in CLD-related deaths...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN

NAFLD: Fatty Liver Disease Linked to Obesity, Inflammation, and Liver Damage

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease globally, characterized by the accumulation of fat in more...
Chantil D. Jeffreys,
CURATED BY:
Chantil D. Jeffreys,
FNP, DNP, JD
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