Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(10), P. 947 - 964
Published: July 20, 2023
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
has
a
substantial
global
mortality
burden
which
is
rising
despite
advancements
in
tackling
the
traditional
viral
risk
factors.
Metabolic
(dysfunction)
associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
most
prevalent
disease,
increasing
parallel
with
epidemics
of
obesity,
diabetes
and
systemic
metabolic
dysregulation.
MAFLD
major
factor
behind
this
sustained
rise
HCC
incidence,
both
as
single
entity
often
via
synergistic
interactions
other
diseases.
Mechanisms
MAFLD-related
are
complex
but
crucially
underpinned
by
dysregulation
variable
contributions
from
interacting
modifiers
related
to
environment,
genetics,
dysbiosis
immune
distinct
clinical
presentation,
notably
its
common
occurrence
non-cirrhotic
disease.
This
just
one
several
challenges
effective
surveillance
programmes.
The
response
immune-checkpoint
therapy
currently
controversial,
further
complicated
high
prevalence
individuals
aetiologies.
In
review,
we
highlight
current
data
on
epidemiology,
characteristics,
outcomes
screening
controversies.
addition,
concepts
that
have
arisen
because
paradigm
such
MAFLD/NAFLD
non-overlapping
groups,
dual
aetiology
tumours
sub-phenotypes
reviewed.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(2), P. 235 - 246
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
associated
with
a
multitude
of
adverse
outcomes.
We
aimed
to
estimate
the
pooled
incidence
NAFLD-related
events.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: July 4, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
prognostic
value
of
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
related
indices
in
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
or
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
is
still
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
associations
between
TyG-related
and
long-term
mortality
this
population.
Methods
data
came
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES
III)
Death
Index
(NDI).
Baseline
TyG,
TyG
combining
with
body
mass
index
(TyG-BMI),
waist
circumference
(TyG-WC)
were
calculated,
status
was
determined
through
31
December
2019.
Multivariate
Cox
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
regression
models
performed
evaluate
relationship
among
participants
NAFLD/MASLD.
In
addition,
we
examined
association
all-cause
within
subgroups
defined
by
age,
sex,
race/ethnicity,
fibrosis-4
(FIB-4).
Results
There
10,390
completed
ultrasonography
laboratory
included
study.
NAFLD
diagnosed
3672/10,390
(35.3%)
participants,
while
MASLD
3556/10,390
(34.2%)
amongst
overall
multivariate
analyses
showed
high
levels
indices,
particularly
TyG-BMI
TyG-WC
significantly
associated
mortality,
cardiovascular
diabetes
either
MASLD.
RCS
curves
a
nonlinear
trend
three
Subgroup
that
more
suitable
for
predicting
patients
without
advanced
fibrosis.
Conclusion
Our
highlights
clinical
survival
NAFLD/MASLD
would
be
surrogate
biomarkers
follow-up
population
Hepatology Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
52(5), P. 422 - 432
Published: Sept. 2, 2021
Recently,
international
expert
panels
have
proposed
a
new
definition
of
fatty
liver:
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
liver
disease
(MAFLD).
MAFLD
is
not
just
simple
renaming
non-alcoholic
(NAFLD).
The
unique
feature
the
inclusion
dysfunctions,
which
are
high-risk
factors
for
events.
In
addition,
independent
alcohol
intake
and
co-existing
causes
disease.
This
concept
may
widespread
impact
on
patients,
medical
doctors,
staff,
various
stakeholders
regarding
liver.
Thus,
renovate
clinical
practice
awareness
this
review,
we
introduce
rationale
MAFLD.
We
further
describe
representative
cases
showing
how
diagnostic
processes
differ
between
NAFLD.
also
summarize
recent
studies
comparing
with
NAFLD
discuss
trials,
Japanese
populations,
awareness.
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
42(2), P. 277 - 287
Published: Dec. 25, 2021
The
applicability
of
the
novel
metabolic
dysfunction
associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
definition
has
been
studied
in
numerous
cohorts
and
compared
to
non-alcoholic
(NAFLD).
No
consensus
reached
on
which
is
preferred.
Therefore,
this
meta-analysis
aims
compare
epidemiological
clinical
features
NAFLD
MAFLD
general
non-general
population.We
searched
Medline,
Embase
Web
Science
for
studies
comparing
NAFLD.
Based
status,
following
subgroups
were
investigated
health:
overlap
(FLD),
NAFLD-only
MAFLD-only.
Data
pooled
using
random-effects
models.We
included
17
comprising
9
808
677
individuals.
In
population,
was
present
33.0%
(95%
CI
29.7%-36.5%)
29.1%
27.1%-31.1%).
Among
those
with
FLD,
4.0%
2.4%-6.4%)
did
not
meet
criteria
but
had
(NAFLD-only)
15.1%
11.5%-19.5%)
exclusively
captured
by
(MAFLD-only).
Notably,
MAFLD-only
group
at
significantly
increased
risk
fibrosis
(RR
4.2;
95%
1.3-12.9)
higher
alanine
aminotransferase
(mean
difference:
8.0
U/L,
2.6-13.5)
aspartate
6.4
3.0-9.7),
NAFLD-only.
Similar
results
obtained
among
population.Metabolic
are
highly
prevalent
considerable
between
them.
However,
NAFLD,
more
individuals
additionally
identified
than
missed.
Importantly,
criteria,
damage
identified.
superior
a
population
level.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
107(2), P. e745 - e755
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Abstract
Context
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
was
renamed
metabolic
dysfunction
associated
with
(MAFLD)
recently.
Objective
We
aimed
to
explore
the
risk
of
all-cause
deaths
in
MAFLD
participants
and
compare
it
NAFLD
Chinese
adults.
Methods
enrolled
152
139
abdominal
ultrasonography
Kailuan
Cohort
from
2006
2012.
categorized
into
non-MAFLD,
non-NAFLD,
4
groups
Neither
FLD,
only,
MAFLD-NAFLD,
respectively.
used
Cox
regression
models
estimate
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
95%
CI
death.
Results
The
prevalence
31.5%
27.3%,
After
a
median
follow-up
12.7
years,
both
were
increased
mortality,
especially
men
younger
than
40
HR
(95%
CI)
1.51
(1.19-1.93)
1.37
(1.06-1.78),
MAFLD-only
group
had
higher
mortality
NAFLD-only
males
60
years
or
older
(adjusted
=
1.43;
CI,
1.00-2.03)
lower
aged
59
0.65;
0.48-0.90).
overweight/obesity-only
decreased,
but
those
diabetes
and/or
dysregulation
positive
hepatitis
B
surface
antigen
excessive
alcohol
consumption
further
death,
(HR
9.86;
2.44-39.98).
Conclusion
among
population,
which
different
according
status
overweight/obesity,
diabetes,
other
indicators,
second
causes.
patients
should
be
managed
by
indicators
causes
fulfill
precise
treatment
management.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 251 - 260
Published: Feb. 9, 2022
Purpose
of
review
In
2020,
a
novel
comprehensive
redefinition
fatty
liver
disease
was
proposed
by
an
international
panel
experts.
This
aims
to
explore
current
evidence
regarding
the
impact
this
new
definition
on
understanding
epidemiology,
pathogenesis,
diagnosis,
and
clinical
trials
for
disease.
Recent
findings
The
effectiveness
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD)
compared
existing
criteria
nonalcoholic
(NAFLD).
data
robustly
suggest
superior
utility
MAFLD
in
identifying
patients
at
high
risk
dysfunction,
hepatic
extra-hepatic
complications,
as
well
those
who
would
benefit
from
genetic
testing,
including
with
concomitant
diseases.
change
name
also
appears
have
improved
awareness
among
physicians.
Summary
transformation
NAFLD
represents
important
milestone,
which
indicates
significant
tangible
progress
towards
more
inclusive,
equitable,
patient-centred
approach
addressing
profound
challenges
Growing
has
illustrated
broader
specific
contexts
that
tremendous
potential
positively
influencing
diagnosis
treatment.
addition,
momentum
accompanying
included
widespread
public
attention
unique
burden
previously
underappreciated
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 790 - 801
Published: May 11, 2022
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
affects
about
a
third
of
the
world's
adult
population
and
is
major
public
health
concern.
NAFLD
defined
by
presence
hepatic
steatosis
absence
other
causes
disease.
As
closely
associated
with
metabolic
syndrome,
several
experts
have
called
for
change
in
nomenclature
from
to
metabolic-associated
(MAFLD)
better
reflect
underlying
pathophysiology
as
metabolically
driven
shift
"positive"
diagnostic
criteria
rather
than
one
exclusion.
Recent
studies
suggested
that
global
prevalence
MAFLD
higher
NAFLD,
patients
more
comorbidities
compared
those
NAFLD.
Emerging
data
also
suggest
all-cause
cardiovascular
mortality
may
be
In
this
synopsis,
we
discuss
differences
clinical
features,
outcomes
between
MAFLD.
addition,
highlight
advantages
disadvantages
name
perspective
scientific
community,
care
providers
patients.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
77(3), P. 942 - 948
Published: July 1, 2022
MAFLD
often
cooccurs
with
excessive
alcohol
consumption,
while
its
prognostic
value
in
this
group
remains
unclear.
We
aimed
to
study
the
mortality
risk
of
relation
consumption
and
potential
interactions.We
analyzed
persons
25-74
years
old
enrolled
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
III
cohort
available
steatosis
data.
Participants
viral
hepatitis,
body
mass
index
<
18.5,
missing
data
on
age
or
follow-up
were
excluded,
leaving
12,656
participants
for
analysis
a
median
22.9
[20.9-24.8]
years.
was
defined
as
ultrasound
presence
metabolic
dysfunction.
Daily
intake
≥10
g
females
≥20
males
considered
consumption.
quantified
multivariate
Cox
regression
Models
adjusted
age,
squared,
sex,
race,
marital
status,
education,
smoking.
present
31%
13%
both
independently
simultaneously
associated
increased
fully
models
(adjusted
HR
[aHR],
1.21;
95%
CI,
1.13-1.30
aHR,
1.14;
1.04-1.26,
respectively).
Similarly,
without
(4.0%)
expressed
highest
(aHR,
1.47;
1.28-1.71).
Results
consistent
using
initial
10
follow-up,
stringent
definition
alcohol,
propensity
score
weighting.MAFLD
increases
independent
This
underscores
importance
MAFLD,
even
patients