Treatment

This nationwide, population-based cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of liver steatosis and fibrosis in both the general population and high-risk groups in China, using data from...

Efruxifermin Shows Promise in Treating MASH, Targeting Liver Scarring

Efruxifermin, an experimental drug mimicking fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), is being investigated in phase 3 SYNCHRONY trials for the...
Jennifer Geremia,
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Liver Biopsy Evaluation in MASH

During recent decades, the metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) field has witnessed several paradigm shifts, including the recognition of liver fibrosis...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN
Organ transplant, hands and doctor surgery, medical support or teamwork on liver, healing accident injury or anatomy. Emergency, lung blood and closeup surgeon collaboration in ICU healthcare service

NASH Becoming Leading Cause for Liver Transplantation

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is rapidly becoming the leading indication for liver transplantation in the US. However, patients with NASH face...
Jennifer Geremia,
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Resmetirom and Advanced Liver Fibrosis

Resmetirom (MGL-3196) received accelerated FDA approval in March 2024 for treating MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (F2-F3). This...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN

Resmetirom FDA-Approved for MASH

In 2024, resmetirom (MGL-3196) became the first FDA-approved drug for MASH, demonstrating significant efficacy in resolving MASH without worsening fibrosis...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN
Blood test. Clinic laboratory.

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...
Corrie Berk,
CURATED BY:
Corrie Berk,
DNP, MBA, APRN
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