Liver International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(4)
Published: March 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
Metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
has
become
the
most
common
chronic
globally.
MASLD
is
a
multisystem
where
metabolic
dysfunction
plays
key
role
in
development
of
and
its
relevant
liver‐related
morbidities
extrahepatic
complications,
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
kidney
certain
types
cancers.
Among
least
examined
MASLD‐related
an
ever‐increasing
number
observational
studies
have
reported
positive
association
between
risk
serious
bacterial
infections
(SBI)
requiring
hospital
admission.
This
remained
significant
those
statistical
analysis
was
adjusted
for
age,
sex,
ethnicity,
obesity,
type
2
diabetes
other
comorbidities.
Notably,
incidence
rates
SBI
were
further
increased
with
more
advanced
MASLD,
especially
patients
cirrhosis,
also
observed
some
acute
viral
infections,
including
SARS‐CoV‐2
infection,
leading
to
severe
COVID‐19.
In
this
narrative
review
article,
we
provide
overview
literature
on
(a)
recent
epidemiological
data
linking
non‐bacterial
admission,
(b)
putative
underlying
mechanisms
through
which
may
increase
susceptibility
both
directly
immune
associated
cirrhosis
portal
hypertension,
(c)
practical
clinical
implications
growing
global
population
MASLD.
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
Journal of Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
80(3), P. 409 - 418
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
The
long-term
impact
of
alcohol-related
public
health
policies
(PHPs)
on
disease
burden
is
unclear.
We
aimed
to
assess
the
association
between
PHPs
and
consequences.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Alcohol
represents
a
leading
burden
of
disease
worldwide,
including
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
and
alcohol-related
liver
(ALD).
We
aim
to
assess
the
global
AUD,
ALD,
alcohol-attributable
primary
cancer
between
2000-2021.
registered
regional
trends
using
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
2021
Study,
largest
most
up-to-date
epidemiology
database.
estimated
annual
percent
change
(APC)
its
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
changes
in
age-standardized
rates
over
time.
In
2021,
there
were
111.12
million
cases
3.02
132,030
cancer.
Between
2000
was
14.66%
increase
38.68%
94.12%
prevalence.
While
prevalence
rate
for
increased
(APC:
0.59%,
[CI]
0.52
0.67%)
these
years,
it
decreased
ALD
-0.71%,
CI
-0.75
-0.67%)
AUD
-0.90%,
-0.94
-0.86%).
There
significant
variation
by
region,
socioeconomic
development
level,
sex.
During
last
years
(2019-2021),
prevalence,
incidence,
death
greater
extent
females.
Given
high
cancer,
urgent
measures
are
needed
prevent
them
at
both
national
levels.
ABSTRACT
Objective
Primary
liver
cancer
(PLC)
is
projected
to
be
the
third
leading
cause
of
mortality
in
United
States
2040.
We
examine
burden
PLC
States,
stratified
by
sex,
state
and
aetiological
risk
factors.
Methods
Data
on
prevalence,
incidence,
death
disability–adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
were
extracted
from
Global
Burden
Disease
Study
2021.
Changes
these
parameters
calculated
using
Joinpoint
regression
model.
Results
There
47,970
cases,
31,450
incident
24,770
deaths
576,920
DALYs
States.
The
highest
prevalence
(16,980),
incidence
(12,040),
(9840)
(213,410)
due
chronic
hepatitis
C
virus
infection.
From
2000
2021,
incidences
increased
141%,
136%.
Age–standardised
rates
(ASIRs)
(ASDRs)
per
100,000
population
for
increased,
primarily
driven
alcohol–related
disease
(ALD)
(ASIR:
annual
percent
change
[APC]:
+2.40%;
ASDR:
APC:
+2.22%)
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
+2.32%;
+2.04%).
Conclusion
has
risen
past
two
decades,
mainly
ALD
followed
MASLD.
These
findings
offer
policymakers
an
accurate
assessment
emphasise
need
targeted
factor
mitigation,
especially
regarding
alcohol
related
policy.
ABSTRACT
Background
There
are
no
FDA‐approved
therapies
for
alcohol‐associated
liver
disease
(ALD).
Preclinical
studies
indicate
that
blocking
IL‐23/IL‐17
signalling
may
reverse
injury.
Guselkumab,
an
IL‐23‐specific
antibody
approved
psoriasis,
be
beneficial
ALD.
Aims
We
aimed
to
assess
the
safety
and
tolerability
of
guselkumab
in
patients
with
Methods
This
phase‐1
dose‐escalation
study
included
≥
2
DSM‐5
criteria
alcohol
use
disorder,
significant
steatosis
(MRI‐PDFF
8%)
MRE
<
3.63
kPa
(to
exclude
advanced
disease).
Guselkumab
was
given
subcutaneously
on
Days
1
29
30,
70
or
100
mg
dose
cohorts.
Primary
endpoints
were
adverse
events
(AEs)
dose‐limiting
toxicity.
Results
enrolled
13
(three
30
mg,
three
seven
mg).
Eleven
completed
two
early
discontinued
group.
Of
them,
77%
men,
median
age
53
[IQR
49–61]
years.
The
MRI‐PDFF
18.4%
8.4%–34.0%]
2.5
[2.2–2.6]
kPa,
respectively.
most
frequent
AEs
hyperuricemia
(13%,
mild
only)
elevated
lipase
(11%,
moderate).
serious
variations
enzymes.
a
suppression
peripheral
interleukin
(IL)‐17,
IL‐23,
IL‐1b
TNF‐α
groups,
decrease
consumption
over
time
(AUDIT‐C:
6
[3–7]
vs.
5
[1–6],
p
=
0.023).
Conclusions
is
safe
doses
up
reduce
inflammation
markers
These
findings
support
further
phase
evaluate
efficacy
ALD,
particularly
severe
phenotypes.
JHEP Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 101020 - 101020
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
&
Aims
Alcohol-associated
liver
diseases
(ALDs)
and
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
pose
a
global
health
risk.
AUD
is
underrecognized
in
the
elderly,
burden
of
complications,
including
ALD,
may
increase
with
aging
populations
rising
intake.
However,
there
lack
epidemiological
evidence
on
ALD
elderly.
Methods
Using
Global
Burden
Disease
Study
2019,
we
analyzed
prevalence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs),
age-standardized
rates
(ASRs),
temporal
change
from
2000
to
2019
overall
population
elderly
(65–89
years).
The
findings
were
categorized
by
sex,
region,
nation,
sociodemographic
index.
Results
prevalence
higher
than
those
adolescents
young
adults,
whereas
levels
lower
adults.
In
9.39
million
cases
(8.69%
population)
AUD,
3.23
(21.8%
alcohol-associated
cirrhosis,
68,468
(51.27%
cancer
among
ASRs
increased
most
regions;
contrary,
death
DALYs
decreased
regions.
Nevertheless,
many
areas.
Conclusions
Our
highlighted
comparable
that
population.
Public
strategies
targeting
are
urgently
needed.
Impact
implications
disease
(ALD)
increasing.
Advances
healthcare
education
have
resulted
remarkable
spike
expectancy
consequential
aging.
little
known
about
epidemiology
study
indicates
increasing
population,
necessitating
early
detection,
intervention,
tailored
care
unique
needs
complexities
faced
older
individuals
grappling
these
conditions.