Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(2), P. 150 - 156
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
The
American
and
European
liver
associations
have
endorsed
new
nomenclature
of
steatotic
disease
(SLD)
definition
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MASLD).
Gut,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. gutjnl - 330595
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
rapidly
become
the
most
common
chronic
globally
and
is
currently
estimated
to
affect
up
38%
of
global
adult
population.
NAFLD
a
multisystem
where
systemic
insulin
resistance
related
metabolic
dysfunction
play
pathogenic
role
in
development
its
relevant
liver-related
morbidities
(cirrhosis,
failure
hepatocellular
carcinoma)
extrahepatic
complications,
such
as
cardiovascular
(CVD),
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
kidney
disease,
certain
types
cancers.
In
2023,
three
large
multinational
associations
proposed
that
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
should
replace
term
NAFLD;
name
chosen
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
was
(MASH).
Emerging
epidemiological
evidence
suggests
an
excellent
concordance
rate
between
MASLD
definitions—that
is,
~99%
individuals
with
meet
criteria.
this
narrative
review,
we
provide
overview
literature
on
(a)
recent
data
risk
developing
CVD
malignant
(b)
underlying
mechanisms
by
which
(and
factors
strongly
linked
MASLD)
may
increase
these
complications
(c)
diagnosis
assessment
potential
treatments
reduce
people
or
MASH.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(3)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Alcohol-associated
liver
disease
(ALD)
is
a
major
cause
of
chronic
worldwide,
and
comprises
spectrum
several
different
disorders,
including
simple
steatosis,
steatohepatitis,
cirrhosis,
superimposed
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Although
tremendous
progress
has
been
made
in
the
field
ALD
over
last
20
years,
pathogenesis
remains
obscure,
there
are
currently
no
FDA-approved
drugs
for
treatment
ALD.
In
this
Review,
we
discuss
new
insights
into
therapeutic
targets
ALD,
utilizing
study
multiomics
other
cutting-edge
approaches.
The
potential
translation
these
studies
clinical
practice
therapy
deliberated.
We
also
preclinical
models
interplay
metabolic
dysfunction,
alcohol-associated
cancer,
heterogeneity
some
translational
research
prospects
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79(3), P. 666 - 673
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Background
and
Aims:
The
multisociety
consensus
nomenclature
has
renamed
NAFLD
to
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
with
various
subclassifications.
There
is
a
paucity
of
data
regarding
how
the
new
modifies
our
understanding
prevalence
patient
phenotypes.
Approach
Results:
Using
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
from
January
2017
March
2020,
we
included
all
participants
aged
18
years
or
above
complete
vibration-controlled
transient
elastography
measures.
SLD
its
subclassifications
[metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MASLD),
MASLD
+
increased
alcohol
intake
(MetALD),
alcohol-associated
(ALD),
etiology-specific/cryptogenic]
were
defined
according
nomenclature.
estimated,
among
key
subgroups
[age,
sex,
race/ethnicity,
advanced
fibrosis
(liver
stiffness
measurement
[LSM]
≥11.7
kPa)].
Among
7367
participants,
2549
had
(mean
age
51
y,
57.7%
male,
63.2%
non-Hispanic
White).
estimated
was
34.2%
(95%
CI
31.9%–36.5%):
31.3%
(29.2%–33.4%),
MetALD
2%
(1.6%–2.9%),
ALD
0.7%
(0.5–0.9%),
etiology-specific/cryptogenic
0.03%
(0.01%–0.08%).
In
exploratory
analyses,
classified
as
non-SLD
(vs.
without)
higher
mean
number
metabolic
risk
factors
[2.7
(2.3–3.1)
vs.
2.0
(1.9–2.0)]
proportion
average
use
≥20
g/d
(women)/≥30
(men)
[20.9%
(6.2%–51.3%)
7.2%
(6.1%–8.4%)].
another
analysis,
increasing
quantities
remaining
below
threshold
for
associated
in
men,
but
not
women.
99%
overlap
cases
MASLD.
Conclusions:
Our
findings
highlight
utility
address
deficiencies
present
old
nomenclature,
identify
areas
that
require
research
further
refine
classifications
SLD.