Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Previously
published
studies
have
shown
that
women
with
type
2
diabetes
a
higher
risk
of
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
than
men
diabetes.
The
exact
reason
for
this
is
not
yet
known.
association
between
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
and
appears
to
be
bidirectional,
meaning
the
onset
one
may
increase
progression
other.
Dyslipidemia
common
in
both
diseases.
Our
aim
was
therefore
investigate
whether
there
sex
difference
pathogenesis
management
dyslipidemia
patients
dysfunction.
While
majority
date
found
no
statin
treatment,
some
reduced
effectiveness
compared
men.
Statin
treatment
under-prescribed
diabetics
disease.
No
differences
were
ezetimibe
treatment.
However,
best
our
knowledge,
such
study
fibrate
Conflicting
results
on
efficacy
newer
cholesterol-lowering
PCSK9
inhibitors
been
reported
Results
from
two
real-world
suggest
up-titration
dose
improves
women.
Bempedoic
acid
has
effective
safe
more
lipid
lowering
men,
based
phase
3
date.
Further
research
needed
clarify
plays
role
ASCVD
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(8), P. 1033 - 1041
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
The
diagnosis
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
requires
at
least
one
five
cardiometabolic
criteria.
It
is
unclear
whether
these
criteria
can
be
used
as
predictors
and
treatment
targets
for
complications
including
liver-related
events
major
adverse
cardiovascular
(MACE).
Metabolism and Target Organ Damage,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: June 26, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
stands
as
an
independent
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
(CVD),
which
is
the
leading
cause
of
mortality
among
MASLD
patients.
The
diverse
spectrum
cardio-nephro-metabolic
and
vascular
manifestations
inherent
in
highlights
complex
profile
CVD
associated
with
this
condition.
However,
current
approaches
to
assessing
lack
specificity,
predominantly
relying
on
traditional
markers.
Although
it
widely
accepted
that
patients
advanced
fibrosis
are
more
prone
risk,
recent
evidence
suggests
isolated
focus
may
overlook
remarkable
phenotypic
variability
across
entire
population.
Emerging
data
indicate
a
progressive
escalation
parallel
severity
MASLD,
highlighting
need
precise
staging
inform
accurate
assessment.
To
address
challenge,
we
propose
novel
sequential
approach
assessment
MASLD.
While
factors
remain
essential,
incorporating
liver-specific
parameters
enhances
stratification
guides
targeted
interventions
mitigate
substantial
burden
vulnerable
This
involves
initial
screening
using
FIB-4
NAFLD
score,
followed
by
imaging-based
non-invasive
techniques
individuals
at
intermediate-high
fat
quantification
low-risk
individuals.
Future
prospective
investigations
should
simultaneous
use
biomarkers
imaging
modalities
evaluate,
sex-specific
manner,
efficacy
proposed
determine
optimal
thresholds
steatosis
Advances in Anatomic Pathology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
is
now
used
as
an
overarching
category
encompassing
five
subcategories:
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD),
and
alcohol
related/associated
(MetALD),
alcohol-related/associated
(ALD),
SLD
with
specific
etiology,
cryptogenic
SLD.
This
review
summarizes
foundational
recent
advances
in
the
histologic
evaluation
of
SLD,
including
common
pathologic
features
across
all
subcategories,
distinctions
associated
different
etiologies,
scoring
grading
systems,
evolution
digital
pathology
techniques
for
assessment.
Characterising
the
phenotypic
features
of
individuals
with
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
can
help
identify
high-risk
subpopulations
within
this
group.
High-sensitivity
troponin
(hs-troponin)
is
a
significant
risk
factor
for
future
cardiovascular
events.
We
studied
association
hs-troponin
in
absence
all-cause
and
cause-specific
mortality
among
MASLD.
used
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
1999-2004
linked
dataset
through
2019.
Cox
regression
models
to
assess
between
MASLD
without
disease.
During
median
follow-up
period
17.5
years
(IQR:
15.9-19.1),
higher
levels
T
were
associated
progressively
hazards
mortality,
which
remained
after
adjustment
demographic,
clinical,
lifestyle
factors.
There
was
29%
(hazard
ratio
[HR]:
1.29,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.16-1.44)
increase
44%
(HR:
1.44,
CI:
1.20-1.72)
every
rise
1-standard
deviation
T.
A
(p
trend)
noted
3
I
assays,
similar
no
cancer-related
mortality.
Screening
or
at-risk
group
that
have
predominantly
due
disease-related
population
JGH Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aim
Noninvasive
tests
(NITs),
such
as
platelet‐based
indices
ultrasound/MRI
elastography,
are
widely
used
to
assess
liver
fibrosis
in
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
disease
(MASLD).
However,
platelet
counts
not
routinely
included
Japanese
health
check‐ups,
limiting
their
utility
large‐scale
screenings.
Additionally,
while
effective,
is
costly
less
accessible
routine
practice.
Most
existing
AI‐based
models
incorporate
these
markers,
restricting
applicability.
This
study
aimed
develop
a
simple
yet
accurate
AI
model
for
staging
using
only
demographic
biochemical
markers.
Methods
retrospective
analyzed
biopsy‐proven
data
from
463
MASLD
patients.
Patients
were
randomly
assigned
training
(
N
=
370,
80%)
test
93,
20%)
cohorts.
The
incorporated
age,
sex,
BMI,
diabetes,
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia,
blood
markers
(AST,
ALT,
γ‐GTP,
HbA1c,
glucose,
triglycerides,
cholesterol).
Results
Support
Vector
Machine
demonstrated
high
diagnostic
performance,
with
an
area
under
the
curve
(AUC)
of
0.886
detecting
significant
(≥
F2).
AUCs
advanced
F3)
cirrhosis
(F4)
0.882
0.916,
respectively.
Compared
FIB‐4,
APRI,
FAST
score
(0.80–0.96),
SVM
achieved
comparable
accuracy
eliminating
need
count
or
elastography.
Conclusion
accurately
assesses
patients
without
requiring
Its
simplicity,
cost‐effectiveness,
strong
performance
make
it
well‐suited
screenings
clinical
use.