Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Abstract
Background
Variations
in
the
prevalence
and
systemic
inflammatory
(SI)
status
between
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
newly
defined
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD)
have
only
been
reported
by
few
studies.
Hence,
this
study
aimed
to
compile
data
on
inflammation
levels
of
MAFLD
NAFLD
a
general
population
from
Southeast
China
was
summarized
explore
potential
effect
transformation
definition.
Methods
A
total
6718
participants
aged
35–75
were
enrolled.
Logistic
regression
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
models
used
examine
relationship
15
SI
indicators
MAFLD.
The
predicted
values
analyzed
using
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve.
Results
34.7%
32.4%,
respectively.
Their
overlapping
rate
89.7%,
while
8.3%
1.9%
MAFLD-only
NAFLD-only.
Among
three
FLD
groups,
group
had
highest
8
indicators,
including
CRP,
WBC,
LYMPH,
NEUT,
MONO,
ALB,
NLR,
SIRI.
non-FLD
lower
all
compared
with
subgroups.
odds
ratios
(ORs)
10
significant
both
multivariable-adjusted
logistic
RCS
analyses
or
NAFLD,
PLR,
LMR,
ALI
CA.
ROC
analysis
showed
that
AUC
than
0.7
NAFLD.
Conclusions
could
cover
more
severe
status,
whereas
NAFLD-only
exhibited
levels.
Moreover,
there
not
high
sensitivity
suggesting
are
good
diagnose
NAFLD/MAFLD.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(Suppl), P. S17 - S31
Published: Nov. 29, 2022
“Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)”
is
the
term
suggested
in
2020
to
refer
related
systemic
metabolic
dysregulation.
The
name
change
from
nonalcoholic
(NAFLD)
MAFLD
comes
with
a
simple
set
of
criteria
enable
easy
diagnosis
at
bedside
for
general
medical
community,
including
primary
care
physicians.
Since
introduction
term,
there
have
been
key
areas
which
superiority
over
traditional
NAFLD
terminology
has
demonstrated,
risk
and
extrahepatic
mortality,
associations,
identifying
high-risk
individuals.
Additionally,
adopted
by
number
leading
pan-national
national
societies
due
its
concise
diagnostic
criterion,
removal
requirement
exclude
concomitant
diseases,
reduction
stigma
associated
this
condition.
current
article
explores
differences
between
diagnosis,
benefit,
some
potential
limitations,
how
opened
up
new
fields
research.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(4), P. 831 - 843
Published: Aug. 27, 2023
The
existing
term
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
raised
substantial
concerns
due
to
its
inherent
disadvantages
of
using
exclusionary
diagnostic
criteria
and
the
stigmatizing
word
'fatty.'
Three
pan-national
associations
set
out
explore
a
new
nomenclature
replace
both
NAFLD
suggested
alternative,
metabolic
(dysfunction)-associated
(MAFLD).
They
surveyed
if
change
in
and/or
definition
is
favored
which
best
communicates
characteristics
increases
awareness.
In
lieu
NAFLD/MAFLD,
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
been
chosen,
an
umbrella
term,
(SLD),
encompassing
whole
spectrum
disease,
proposed.
It
that
cardiometabolic
risk
factors
should
be
considered
when
categorizing
SLD
patients.
Furthermore,
subcategory,
MASLD
with
increased
alcohol
intake
(MetALD),
casts
light
on
neglected
group
patients
moderate
or
more
consumption.
importance
dysfunction
was
acknowledged
this
nomenclature,
but
precise
contribution
consumption
development
progression
remains
unclear.
Herein,
we
review
hepatologists'
endocrinologists'
perspectives
along
possible
impact
clinical
practice.
Although
it
premature
predict
settlement
may
help
build
evidence
for
soft
landing
future.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Background
Metabolic
associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
is
a
novel
terminology
introduced
in
2020
to
provide
more
accurate
description
of
with
metabolic
dysfunction.
It
replaces
the
outdated
term
nonalcoholic
(NAFLD)
and
aims
improve
diagnostic
criteria
tailored
treatment
strategies
for
disease.
NAFLD,
most
prevalent
western
industrialized
nations,
has
been
steadily
increasing
prevalence
serious
complications
such
as
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
also
linked
insulin
resistance
syndrome
cardiovascular
diseases.
However,
current
studies
on
NAFLD
have
limitations
meeting
necessary
histological
endpoints.
Objective
This
literature
review
consolidate
recent
knowledge
discoveries
concerning
MAFLD,
integrating
diverse
aspects
Specifically,
it
focuses
analyzing
differentiating
from
alcoholic
(AFLD),
exploring
epidemiology,
clinical
manifestations,
pathogenesis,
management
approaches
MAFLD.
The
explores
associations
between
MAFLD
other
conditions.
discusses
heightened
mortality
risk
its
link
chronic
kidney
(CKD),
showing
that
exhibits
enhanced
accuracy
identifying
patients
CKD
compared
NAFLD.
association
incident/prevalent
supported
by
cohort
meta-analyses.
Conclusion
highlights
importance
distinct
provides
insights
into
criteria,
CKD,
Further
research
needed
develop
tools
advanced
fibrosis
explore
underlying
mechanisms
linking
serves
valuable
resource
researchers
healthcare
professionals
seeking
comprehensive
understanding
Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(10), P. 947 - 964
Published: July 20, 2023
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
has
a
substantial
global
mortality
burden
which
is
rising
despite
advancements
in
tackling
the
traditional
viral
risk
factors.
Metabolic
(dysfunction)
associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
most
prevalent
disease,
increasing
parallel
with
epidemics
of
obesity,
diabetes
and
systemic
metabolic
dysregulation.
MAFLD
major
factor
behind
this
sustained
rise
HCC
incidence,
both
as
single
entity
often
via
synergistic
interactions
other
diseases.
Mechanisms
MAFLD-related
are
complex
but
crucially
underpinned
by
dysregulation
variable
contributions
from
interacting
modifiers
related
to
environment,
genetics,
dysbiosis
immune
distinct
clinical
presentation,
notably
its
common
occurrence
non-cirrhotic
disease.
This
just
one
several
challenges
effective
surveillance
programmes.
The
response
immune-checkpoint
therapy
currently
controversial,
further
complicated
high
prevalence
individuals
aetiologies.
In
review,
we
highlight
current
data
on
epidemiology,
characteristics,
outcomes
screening
controversies.
addition,
concepts
that
have
arisen
because
paradigm
such
MAFLD/NAFLD
non-overlapping
groups,
dual
aetiology
tumours
sub-phenotypes
reviewed.