Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Alcohol-associated
hepatitis
(AH)
is
a
subtype
of
alcohol-associated
liver
disease
(ALD)
resulting
in
severe
acute
inflammation.
This
study
aims
to
examine
longitudinal
trends
mortality
from
AH
the
United
States
(US)
1999
2020,
stratifying
data
by
sex,
age,
and
racial/ethnic
groups.
ABSTRACT
Background
Steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD),
including
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
SLD
(MASLD),
has
emerged
as
a
leading
cause
of
chronic
in
China.
Aims
We
aimed
to
provide
comprehensive
and
updated
description
prevalence
Methods
described
the
prevalence,
subgroup
distribution,
clinical
characteristics
Taizhou
Study
Liver
Diseases
(T‐SOLID).
Additionally,
we
searched
for
studies
reporting
five
databases.
Eligible
data
were
analysed
using
generalised
linear
mixed
model.
Linear
regression
was
applied
estimate
annual
average
percentage
change
(AAPC).
Results
Of
28,623
participants
T‐SOLID,
30.8%
diagnosed
with
SLD,
among
which
83.8%
classified
MASLD.
Prevalence
increased
from
22.1%
2018
36.7%
2021.
The
meta‐analysis
included
792
publications
17,404,296
subjects.
Nationwide,
pooled
rose
23.8%
(95%
CI
21.9%–25.9%)
during
2001–2010
27.9%
(26.0%–29.8%)
2016–2023
general
population
(AAPC
=
2.56,
p
<
0.0001),
equating
approximately
402.0
million
cases.
An
increase
observed
subpopulations
by
region,
sex,
age,
high‐risk
groups.
Northeast
China
had
highest
(35.0%).
Males
higher
rate
than
females
(35.0%
vs.
20.6%).
ranging
8.1%
children
adolescents
31.8%
elderly.
Meta‐regression
identified
calendar
period,
geographical
area,
residence
area
significant
determinants
prevalence.
Conclusion
ubiquitously
rising
Chinese
populations
underscores
urgent
need
targeted
public
health
interventions.
Metabolism and Target Organ Damage,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
The
transition
from
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
to
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD)
represents
a
significant
evolution
in
the
nomenclature
of
disease.
This
updated
terminology
emphasizes
dysfunction
as
central
criterion,
offering
greater
precision
and
improved
risk
stratification.
MASLD
broadens
scope
classification
by
incorporating
individuals
with
diverse
profiles,
including
lean
patients
hepatic
steatosis,
aligns
clinical
practice
multifactorial
nature
this
condition.
global
adoption
creates
opportunities
for
standardization
research
settings,
facilitating
multicenter
collaborations
enhancing
development
diagnostic
tools
therapeutic
strategies.
However,
new
poses
challenges,
potential
confusion
during
implementation,
cultural
linguistic
barriers,
integration
MetALD,
need
educational
initiatives
targeting
healthcare
providers
patients.
Further
efforts
are
required
refine
criteria,
address
implementation
seamlessly
incorporate
into
international
coding
systems.
review
evaluates
key
advantages
ongoing
challenges
associated
MASLD,
providing
comprehensive
analysis
its
impact
on
practice,
research,
health
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(5)
Published: April 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
and
alcohol‐associated
(ALD)
are
the
major
contributors
to
burden
globally.
The
rise
in
these
conditions
is
linked
obesity,
type
2
diabetes,
metabolic
syndrome
increased
alcohol
consumption.
MASLD
ALD
share
risk
factors,
pathophysiology
histological
features
but
differ
their
thresholds
for
use,
definition
does
not
require
presence
of
dysfunction.
A
recent
multi‐society
consensus
overhauled
nomenclature
steatosis
introduced
term
MetALD
describe
patients
with
dysfunction
who
drink
more
than
those
less
ALD.
This
new
terminology
aims
enhance
understanding
management
poses
challenges,
such
as
need
accurately
measure
consumption
research
clinical
practice
settings.
Recent
studies
show
that
has
significant
implications
patient
management,
it
associated
mortality
risks
severe
outcomes
compared
alone.
face
progression,
cancer
cardiovascular
disease.
diagnosis
involves
adequate
quantification
use
through
standardised
questionnaires
and/or
biomarkers
well
proper
assessment
stage
progression
using
non‐invasive
tools
including
serologic
markers,
imaging,
elastography
techniques
genetic
testing.
Effective
requires
addressing
both
alcohol‐related
factors
improve
outcomes.
review
intends
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
MetALD,
covering
pathogenesis,
potential
diagnostic
approaches,
strategies
emerging
therapies.
Metabolism and Target Organ Damage,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Liver
steatosis
is
a
frequent
finding
in
clinical
practice
and
it
estimated
to
affect
30%
of
the
general
adult
population
worldwide.
It
became
one
leading
causes
end-stage
liver
disease
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
From
its
first
description,
diagnosis
nonalcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD)
required
exclusion
excessive
alcohol
consumption
concomitant
chronic
diseases
different
origins,
making
exclusion.
In
recent
years,
need
stress
strict
association
between
metabolic
dysfunction
(i.e.,
insulin
resistance,
overweight/obesity,
type
2
diabetes,
syndrome),
as
well
desire
define
condition
positive
rather
than
negative
way,
led
new
definitions
diagnostic
criteria.
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
(MAFLD)
was
proposed
by
Eslam
et
al.
2020.
More
recently,
Delphi
consensus
endorsed
several
international
hepatologic
societies
terminology
[metabolic
steatotic
(MASLD)]
set
The
MAFLD
MASLD
have
good
degree
concordance.
They
mainly
differ
number
derangements
needed
“metabolic
dysfunction”
normal-weight
individuals
consumption.
Indeed,
while
does
not
exclude
patients
with
significant
consumption,
included
alcohol-related
(MetALD)
entity,
which
steatosis,
dysfunction,
moderate
intake
coexist.
present
narrative
review,
we
underline
strengths
possible
limitations
each
definition
summarize
available
evidence
from
epidemiologic
studies
evaluating
usefulness