JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. e2454707 - e2454707
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Importance
Metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
chronic
and
projected
to
become
leading
indication
for
transplant
(LT)
in
US.
Understanding
its
clinical
burden
can
help
identify
opportunities
prevention
treatment.
Objective
To
project
MASLD
US
adults
from
2020
2050.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
decision
analytical
modeling
study
used
an
agent-based
state
transition
model
that
simulates
natural
history
progression
among
18
years
age
or
older.
Primary
data
sources
inputs
were
published
literature.
Exposure
Natural
MASLD.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Cases
MASLD,
metabolic
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
LT,
liver-related
death.
Results
The
simulated
2
821
624
individuals
(mean
age.
35.8
years;
50.9%
female).
predicted
a
steady
increase
prevalence
33.7%
(86.3
million
people)
41.4%
(121.9
by
MASH
would
14.9
(5.8%
adults)
23.2
(7.9%
number
cases
clinically
significant
fibrosis
(ie,
F≥F2,
centrilobular
periportal
more
severe
disease)
estimated
6.7
11.7
million.
By
2046
2050,
22
440
new
HCC
6720
LT
per
year
compared
with
11
483
1717
2025.
Liver-related
mortality
was
30
500
deaths
(1.0%
all-cause
95
300
(2.4%)
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
study,
forecast
substantial
over
next
3
decades
absence
effective
treatments.
These
results
suggest
health
systems
should
plan
large
increases
need
LT.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
previously
known
as
NAFLD,
is
increasingly
recognized
a
prevalent
global
burden.
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
another
important
metabolic
disease,
considered
major
contributor
to
the
development
of
MASLD.
MASLD
and
T2DM
have
strong
association
with
each
other
due
shared
pathogenic
mechanisms.
The
co-existence
diseases
increases
risk
liver-related
adverse
outcomes
imposes
heavier
burden
on
extrahepatic
outcomes,
representing
substantial
public
health
issue.
Effective
assessment
management
combined
necessitate
multidisciplinary
approach.
emergence
numerous
RCTs
has
shed
light
treatment
This
review
uncovers
epidemiology
intertwined
MASLD,
offers
insights
into
evaluation
hepatic
fibrosis
in
patients
T2DM,
glucose
monitoring
population,
provides
comprehensive
co-management
strategies
for
addressing
both
diseases.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease,
formerly
known
as
NAFLD,
has
ascended
to
prominence
the
predominant
chronic
disease
in
Western
countries
and
now
stands
a
leading
cause
of
transplantations.
In
more
advanced
stage,
metabolic
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
may
lead
fibrosis,
gateway
cirrhosis,
cancer,
failure.
Despite
extensive
research
exploration
various
drug
mechanisms,
anticipation
for
inaugural
approved
materialize
by
2024
is
palpable,
marking
significant
milestone.
Numerous
pathways
have
been
investigated
MASH
treatment,
exploring
thyroid
hormone
receptors,
glucagon-like
peptides
1,
peroxisome
proliferator–activated
agents
influencing
hepatic
steatosis
synthesis,
inflammatory
pathways,
genetic
components,
fibrosis
an
array
other
avenues.
Over
time,
key
regulatory
directions
crystallized,
manifesting
2
primary
endpoints
under
investigation:
resolution
without
worsening
and/or
improvement
stage
steatohepatitis,
especially
used
phase
3
clinical
trials,
while
alternative
noninvasive
are
explored
trials.
The
prospect
proving
efficacy
trials
opens
doors
combination
therapies,
evaluating
ideal
drugs
yield
comprehensive
benefits,
extending
beyond
organs.
Certain
already
underway.
this
review,
we
discuss
forefront
2023/2024,
illuminating
outcomes,
future
trajectories.
Furthermore,
tackle
challenges
confronting
propose
potential
strategies
surmounting
them.
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. e2454707 - e2454707
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Importance
Metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
chronic
and
projected
to
become
leading
indication
for
transplant
(LT)
in
US.
Understanding
its
clinical
burden
can
help
identify
opportunities
prevention
treatment.
Objective
To
project
MASLD
US
adults
from
2020
2050.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
decision
analytical
modeling
study
used
an
agent-based
state
transition
model
that
simulates
natural
history
progression
among
18
years
age
or
older.
Primary
data
sources
inputs
were
published
literature.
Exposure
Natural
MASLD.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Cases
MASLD,
metabolic
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
LT,
liver-related
death.
Results
The
simulated
2
821
624
individuals
(mean
age.
35.8
years;
50.9%
female).
predicted
a
steady
increase
prevalence
33.7%
(86.3
million
people)
41.4%
(121.9
by
MASH
would
14.9
(5.8%
adults)
23.2
(7.9%
number
cases
clinically
significant
fibrosis
(ie,
F≥F2,
centrilobular
periportal
more
severe
disease)
estimated
6.7
11.7
million.
By
2046
2050,
22
440
new
HCC
6720
LT
per
year
compared
with
11
483
1717
2025.
Liver-related
mortality
was
30
500
deaths
(1.0%
all-cause
95
300
(2.4%)
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
study,
forecast
substantial
over
next
3
decades
absence
effective
treatments.
These
results
suggest
health
systems
should
plan
large
increases
need
LT.