Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79(2), P. 502 - 523
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Background
and
Aims:
Fatty
liver
disease
is
a
major
public
health
threat
due
to
its
very
high
prevalence
related
morbidity
mortality.
Focused
dedicated
interventions
are
urgently
needed
target
prevention,
treatment,
care.
Approach
Results:
We
developed
an
aligned,
prioritized
action
agenda
for
the
global
fatty
community
of
practice.
Following
Delphi
methodology
over
2
rounds,
large
panel
(R1
n
=
344,
R2
288)
reviewed
priorities
using
Qualtrics
XM,
indicating
agreement
4-point
Likert-scale
providing
written
feedback.
Priorities
were
revised
between
in
R2,
panelists
also
ranked
within
6
domains:
epidemiology,
treatment
care,
models
education
awareness,
patient
perspectives,
leadership
policy.
The
consensus
encompasses
29
priorities.
In
mean
percentage
“agree”
responses
was
82.4%,
with
all
individual
having
at
least
super-majority
(>
66.7%
“agree”).
highest-ranked
included
collaboration
specialists
primary
care
doctors
on
early
diagnosis,
address
needs
people
living
multiple
morbidities,
incorporation
into
relevant
non-communicable
strategies
guidance.
Conclusions:
This
consensus-driven
multidisciplinary
by
providers,
clinical
researchers,
policy
experts
provides
path
reduce
improve
outcomes.
To
implement
this
agenda,
concerted
efforts
will
be
global,
regional,
national
levels.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
77(4), P. 1335 - 1347
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
Background
and
Aims:
NAFLD
is
a
leading
cause
of
liver-related
morbidity
mortality.
We
assessed
the
global
regional
prevalence,
incidence,
mortality
using
an
in-depth
meta-analytic
approach.
Approach
Results:
PubMed
Ovid
MEDLINE
were
searched
for
population-based
studies
from
1990
to
2019
survey
year
(last
published
2022)
per
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA).
Meta-analysis
was
conducted
random-effects
models.
Bias
risk
assessment
Joanna
Briggs
Institute.
Of
2585
reviewed,
92
(N=9,361,716)
met
eligibility
criteria.
Across
study
period
(1990–2019),
pooling
prevalence
estimates
ultrasound-defined
yielded
overall
30.05%
(95%
CI:
27.88%–32.32%)
30.69%
(28.4–33.09),
respectively.
Global
increased
by
+50.4%
25.26%
(21.59–29.33)
in
1990–2006
38.00%
(33.71–42.49)
2016–2019
(
p
<0.001);
+38.7%
25.16%
(19.46–31.87)
34.59%
(29.05–40.57)
=0.029).
The
highest
Latin
America
44.37%
(30.66%–59.00%),
then
Middle
East
North
Africa
(MENA)
(36.53%,
28.63%–45.22%),
South
Asia
(33.83%,
22.91%–46.79%),
South-East
(33.07%,
18.99%–51.03%),
(31.20%,
25.86%–37.08%),
(29.71%,
25.96%–33.76%),
Pacific
28.02%
(24.69%–31.60%),
Western
Europe
25.10%
(20.55%–30.28%).
Among
cohort
diagnosed
without
liver
biopsy,
pooled
rate
1000
PY
12.60
(6.68–23.67)
all-cause
mortality;
4.20
(1.34–7.05)
cardiac-specific
2.83
(0.78–4.88)
extrahepatic
cancer-specific
0.92
(0.00–2.21)
liver-specific
Conclusions:
30%
increasing
which
requires
urgent
comprehensive
strategies
raise
awareness
address
all
aspects
on
local,
regional,
levels.
Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79(3), P. 842 - 852
Published: May 10, 2023
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
rapidly
become
the
most
common
globally,
currently
estimated
to
affect
38%
of
global
population.
A
minority
patients
with
NAFLD
will
progress
cirrhosis
or
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
but
total
number
this
vast
population
that
risk
such
severe
outcomes
is
increasing.
Worryingly,
persons
are
affected
by
at
an
earlier
age,
suggesting
they
have
longer
time
develop
complications.
With
considerable
changes
in
diet
composition
and
urbanization,
obesity
type
2
diabetes
among
population,
particular
developing
countries,
proportion
projected
be
further
Yet,
there
large
geographical
discrepancies
prevalence
rates
its
inflammatory
component
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH).
Such
differences
partly
related
differing
socio-economic
milieus,
also
genetic
predisposition.This
narrative
review
discusses
recent
epidemiology
NASH
from
regional
perspectives,
as
well
special
populations.
We
discuss
consequences
these
can
on
hepatic
extra-hepatic
events.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
56(6), P. 942 - 956
Published: July 26, 2022
Summary
Background
The
prevalence
of
non‐alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
increasing
in
parallel
with
obesity
and
type
2
diabetes.
Aim
To
review
the
global
epidemiology
NAFLD
Methods
We
retrieved
articles
from
PubMed
using
search
terms
NAFLD,
epidemiology,
prevalence,
incidence,
comorbidities.
Results
Over
250
were
reviewed.
In
2016,
was
25%;
this
increased
to
>30%
2019.
Prevalence
Asia,
Latin
America
Middle
East‐North
Africa
(MENA)
30.8%,
34.5%
42.6%,
respectively.
age.
Although
higher
men,
post‐menopausal
women
similar.
certain
subpopulations,
especially
among
obese
those
metabolic
syndrome
(MS).
However,
lean
11.2%.
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
estimated
between
2%
6%
general
population.
Approximately
7%
patients
have
advanced
fibrosis;
rates
21%
50%
NASH.
Overall
mortality
related
15–20
per
1000
person‐years,
substantially
NASH,
components
MS.
Recent
data
suggest
mortality/morbidity
globally
but
awareness
remains
low
healthcare
providers.
Conclusions
poses
a
public
health
problem
very
high
burden
MENA
America.
Research
needed
better
quantify
full
impact
develop
strategies
improve
risk
stratification.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
77(4), P. 1404 - 1427
Published: Sept. 5, 2022
NAFLD
has
become
a
major
public
health
problem
for
more
than
2
decades
with
growing
prevalence
in
parallel
the
epidemic
of
obesity
and
type
diabetes
(T2D).
The
disease
burden
differs
across
geographical
regions
ethnicities.
Variations
metabolic
diseases,
extent
urban–rural
divide,
dietary
habits,
lifestyles,
risk
protective
alleles
can
contribute
to
such
differences.
rise
led
remarkable
increase
number
cases
cirrhosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
hepatic
decompensation,
liver‐related
mortality
related
NAFLD.
Moreover,
is
associated
multiple
extrahepatic
manifestations.
Most
them
are
factors
progression
liver
fibrosis
thus
worsen
prognosis
All
these
comorbidities
complications
affect
quality
life
subjects
Given
huge
size
population
NAFLD,
it
expected
that
patients,
healthcare
systems,
economy
will
suffer
from
ongoing
In
this
review,
we
examine
areas
ethnicities,
together
distribution
some
well‐known
genetic
variants
We
also
describe
special
populations
including
patients
T2D,
lean
pediatric
population,
concomitant
diseases.
discuss
outcomes,
patient‐reported
economic
Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79(3), P. 618 - 634
Published: June 20, 2023
An
estimated
38%
of
adults
worldwide
have
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
From
individual
impacts
to
widespread
public
health
and
economic
consequences,
the
implications
this
are
profound.
This
study
aimed
develop
an
aligned,
prioritised
research
agenda
for
global
community.
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(3), P. 454 - 499
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
displays
a
dynamic
and
complex
phenotype.
Consequently,
the
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)/metabolic
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
therapeutic
pipeline
is
expanding
rapidly
in
multiple
directions.
In
parallel,
non-invasive
tools
for
diagnosing
monitoring
responses
to
interventions
are
being
studied,
clinically
feasible
findings
explored
as
primary
outcomes
interventional
trials.
The
realization
that
distinct
subgroups
exist
under
umbrella
of
SLD
should
guide
more
precise
personalized
treatment
recommendations
facilitate
advancements
pharmacotherapeutics.
This
review
summarizes
recent
updates
pathophysiology-based
nomenclature
outlines
both
effective
pharmacotherapeutics
those
MASLD/MASH,
detailing
their
mode
action
current
status
phase
2
3
clinical
Of
extensive
arsenal
MASLD/MASH
pipeline,
several
have
been
rejected,
whereas
other,
mainly
monotherapy
options,
shown
only
marginal
benefits
now
tested
part
combination
therapies,
yet
others
still
development
monotherapies.
Although
successful
drug
candidate
(or
combinations)
remains
elusive,
such
approaches
will
ideally
target
MASH
fibrosis
while
improving
cardiometabolic
risk
factors.
Due
urgent
need
novel
strategies
potential
availability
safety
tolerability
data,
repurposing
existing
approved
drugs
an
appealing
option.
Finally,
it
essential
highlight
and,
by
extension,
MASLD
be
recognized
approached
systemic
affecting
organs,
with
vigorous
implementation
interdisciplinary
coordinated
plans.
Significance
Statement
SLD,
including,
among
others,
MASH,
considered
most
prevalent
chronic
condition
than
one-fourth
global
population.
aims
provide
information
regarding
pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
management
line
guidelines
Collectively,
hoped
provided
furthers
understanding
state
direct
implications
stimulates
additional
research
initiatives.