Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: April 12, 2025
In
2023,
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
was
introduced
following
fatty
(MAFLD).
Both
aim
to
address
the
limitations
of
nonalcoholic
(NAFLD).
This
review
analyzes
similarities
and
differences
between
MAFLD
MASLD,
focusing
on
their
impacts
epidemiology,
diagnosis,
stigma,
related
diseases.
Current
evidence
suggests
that
criteria
effectively
identify
individuals
at
higher
risk
through
a
good
balance
sensitivity
specificity.
Moreover,
is
more
generalizable
term
easily
understood
globally.
The
transition
from
NAFLD
MASLD
marks
significant
advance
in
understanding
within
hepatology.
identifies
homogeneous
cohort
patients
with
due
dysfunction
provides
valuable
framework
for
holistic,
patient-centered
management
strategies
consider
various
contributing
factors
improve
health
outcomes.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 13, 2024
Background
and
Aims:
A
new
term,
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
has
been
proposed
by
a
multi-society
expert
panel.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
hepatic
steatosis
per
se
in
MASLD
contributes
to
an
increased
risk
of
mortality
individuals
with
any
cardio-metabolic
factor
(CMRF),
which
is
also
significant
for
mortality.
This
study
aimed
compare
all-cause
cause-specific
between
the
“MASLD/MetALD”
“no
(SLD)”
groups
CMRF.
Approach
Results:
population-based
cohort
was
conducted
using
10,750
participants
Third
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey.
All-cause
(cardiovascular,
cancer,
diabetes,
liver)
risks
were
compared
“MASLD,”
“MetALD,”
SLD”
Cox
proportional
hazards
model
complex
survey
design
weights,
adjusted
confounders.
Over
26
years,
“MASLD”
group
did
not
show
significantly
(adjusted
HR
1.04[95%
CI:
0.95–1.14],
p
=
0.413),
cardiovascular
(0.88
[0.75–1.04],
0.139),
or
cancer
(1.06[0.84–1.33],
0.635)
The
MetALD
associated
(1.41
[1.05–1.89],
0.022),
(2.35
[1.33–4.16],
0.004),
(15.04
[2.96–76.35],
0.002)
no
SLD
group.
trend
more
pronounced
advanced
fibrosis
assessed
Fibrosis-4
(FIB-4).
Conclusions:
In
CMRF,
presence
(MASLD)
alone
increase
mortality,
except
cases
alcohol
consumption
(MetALD).
Therefore
controlling
factors
reducing
people
will
be
crucial
steps
improve
long-term
health
outcomes.
Gut,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(8), P. 1376 - 1387
Published: May 22, 2024
Background
Metabolic
disorders
and
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBD)
have
captured
the
globe
during
Westernisation
of
lifestyle
related
dietary
habits
over
last
decades.
Both
disease
entities
are
characterised
by
complex
heterogeneous
clinical
spectra
linked
to
distinct
symptoms
organ
systems
which,
on
a
first
glimpse,
do
not
many
commonalities
in
practice.
However,
experimental
studies
indicate
common
backbone
mechanisms
metabolic
gut
inflammation,
emerging
evidence
suggests
an
intricate
interplay
between
IBD.
Objective
We
depict
parallels
IBD
diseases,
easily
overlooked
routine.
Design
provide
overview
recent
literature
discuss
implications
morbidity
patients
with
for
researchers,
clinicians
healthcare
providers.
Conclusion
The
Western
diet
microbial
perturbation
serve
as
fuel
inflammation
beyond
gut.
syndrome
increasingly
affect
IBD,
expected
negative
impact
both
risk
complications.
This
concept
implies
that
tackling
obesity
pandemic
exerts
beneficial
effects
health.
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(7), P. 1513 - 1525
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Recent
observational
studies
examining
the
association
between
Helicobacter
pylori
infection
and
risk
of
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
have
reported
conflicting
results.
We
performed
a
meta‐analysis
to
quantify
magnitude
H.
MASLD.
Methods
systematically
searched
three
large
electronic
databases
identify
eligible
(published
up
30
November
2023)
in
which
biopsy,
imaging
methods
or
blood‐based
biomarkers/scores
were
used
for
diagnosing
Data
from
selected
extracted,
was
using
common
random‐effects
modelling.
Statistical
heterogeneity
among
published
studies,
subgroup
analyses,
meta‐regression
analyses
publication
bias
assessed.
Results
A
total
28
(24
cross‐sectional
4
longitudinal
studies)
identified,
including
231
291
middle‐aged
individuals
predominantly
Asian
ethnicity
(~95%).
Meta‐analysis
showed
that
significantly
associated
with
small
increase
prevalent
MASLD
(
n
=
24
studies;
odds
ratio
1.11,
95%
CI
1.05–1.18;
I
2
63%).
data
an
increased
developing
incident
over
mean
5‐year
follow‐up
1.20,
95%CI
1.08–1.33;
44%).
Sensitivity
did
not
modify
these
The
funnel
plot
reveal
any
significant
bias.
Conclusions
is
mildly
Further
well‐designed
prospective
mechanistic
are
required
better
decipher
complex
link
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Background
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
the
most
common
chronic
disease.
Body
mass
index
(BMI)
used
obesity
but
has
important
limitations.
The
weight-adjusted
waist
(WWI)
a
novel
metric
and
accurately
reflects
body
composition.
We
explored
association
of
WWI
with
all-cause
cardiovascular
(CVD)
mortality
in
MASLD.
Methods
Adult
participants
MASLD
were
included
from
NHANES
1999-2018.
was
calculated
by
dividing
circumference
(WC)
square
root
weight.
diagnosed
presence
hepatic
steatosis
at
least
one
cardiometabolic
risk
factor
absence
other
causes
steatosis.
A
fatty
≥60
suggested
Mortality
data
obtained
prospectively
linking
to
National
Death
Index.
Multivariate
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
analyses
explore
these
associations
multiple
adjustment
models
constructed
including
crude,
partial,
fully
adjusted
models.
Results
After
adjusting
for
all
covariates
BMI,
remained
positively
linearly
associated
CVD
(hazard
ratios
[HR]
1.247
1.218,
respectively).
Higher
significantly
increased
(both
p
trend
<0.05).
There
an
“obesity
paradox”
between
BMI
MASLD,
lower
those
overweight/obesity
compared
normal
(HR
0.625
0.596,
respectively,
=
0.024),
no
mortality.
Interaction
indicated
that
influenced
several
demographic
variables
status.
Time-dependent
receiver
operating
characteristic
curves
predictive
value
higher
than
WC,
waist-to-height
ratio
across
follow-up
durations.
Conclusions
whereas
did
not
reflect
risk.
provided
optimal
traditional
indicators.
These
findings
emphasize
potential
use
as
indicator
assessment,
stratification,
prevention
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(8), P. 1990 - 2001
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Non‐invasive
tests
(NITs)
are
underutilized
for
diagnosis
risk
stratification
in
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
despite
good
accuracy.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
challenges
barriers
the
use
of
NITs
clinical
practice.
Methods
We
conducted
a
qualitative
exploratory
Germany,
Italy,
United
Kingdom
States.
Phase
1
participants
(primary
care
physicians,
hepatologists,
diabetologists,
researchers,
healthcare
administrators,
payers
patient
advocates;
n
=
29)
were
interviewed.
2
(experts
MASLD;
8)
took
part
group
discussion
validate
expand
on
findings.
Finally,
we
triangulated
perspectives
hybrid
deductive/inductive
thematic
analysis.
Results
Four
themes
hindering
emerged:
(1)
limited
knowledge
awareness;
(2)
unclear
referral
pathways
patients
affected
by
conditions;
(3)
uncertainty
over
value
monitoring
managing
diseases;
(4)
justifying
system‐level
reimbursement.
Through
these
themes,
perceived
stigma
associated
with
diseases,
primary
physicians
generally
lacked
awareness,
adequate
skills
recommended
NITs.
identified
uncertainties
results
NITs,
specifically
guide
lifestyle
intervention
or
that
should
be
referred
specialist.
Participants
indicated
an
ongoing
need
research
development
improve
prognostic
communicating
their
cost‐effectiveness
payers.
Conclusions
suggests
MASLD
is
due
several
individual
barriers.
Multi‐level
interventions
likely
required
address
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 324 - 324
Published: June 7, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
a
common
condition
with
heterogeneous
outcomes
difficult
to
predict
at
the
individual
level.
Feared
complications
of
advanced
MASLD
are
linked
clinically
significant
portal
hypertension
and
initiated
by
functional
mechanical
changes
in
unique
sinusoidal
capillary
network
liver.
Early
vasoregulatory
lead
increased
intrahepatic
vascular
resistance
represent
beginning
hypertension.
In
addition,
composition
function
gut
microbiota
distinctly
different
from
healthy
state,
multiple
lines
evidence
demonstrate
association
dysbiosis
these
changes.
The
involved
biotransformation
nutrients,
production
de
novo
metabolites,
release
microbial
structural
components,
impairment
intestinal
barrier
impact
on
innate
immune
responses,
metabolism,
inflammation,
fibrosis,
vasoregulation
beyond.
gut–liver
axis
conceptual
framework
which
circulation
primary
connection
between
Accordingly,
biochemical
hemodynamic
attributes
may
hold
key
better
understanding
predicting
progression
MASLD.
However,
many
specific
details
remain
hidden
due
limited
access
circulation,
indicating
major
unmet
need
for
development
innovative
diagnostic
tools
analyze
metabolites
explore
their
effect
health
disease.
We
also
safely
reliably
monitor
hemodynamics
goal
providing
preventive
curative
interventions
all
stages
Here,
we
review
recent
advances
that
link
metabolomics
altered
allow
new
insights
into