European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Aim:
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
lung
function
and
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
potential
mediating
role
of
type
2
diabetes.
Methods
Data
from
2007
2012
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
were
used.
Logistic
regression
analysis
was
employed
assess
association
parameters
[forced
vital
capacity
(FVC),
forced
expiratory
volume
in
1
s
(FEV
),
FEV
/FVC]
MASLD
prevalence
while
exploring
diabetes
mediation.
Further
analyses
included
linkage
disequilibrium
score
regression,
Mendelian
randomization,
meta-analysis
examine
causal
MASLD,
considering
Results
The
results
showed
that
higher
FVC
levels
associated
with
decreased
risk,
partially
this
relationship.
Genetic
supported
a
link
acting
as
an
intermediary.
However,
no
significant
found
/FVC
MASLD.
Conclusion
identified
playing
partial
role.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(2), P. 247 - 262
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
characterized
by
fat
accumulation
in
the
liver.
MASLD
encompasses
both
steatosis
and
MASH.
Since
MASH
can
lead
to
cirrhosis
cancer,
must
be
distinguished
during
patient
treatment.
Here,
we
investigate
genomes,
epigenomes,
transcriptomes
of
patients
identify
signature
gene
set
for
more
accurate
tracking
progression.
Summary
Background
The
new
nomenclature
of
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
substituting
nonalcoholic
fatty
was
proposed
along
with
a
category
MASLD
increased
alcohol
intake
(MetALD).
Aims
We
aimed
to
explore
the
cancer
risk
by
and
MetALD.
Methods
This
nationwide
cohort
study
included
3,596,709
participants
who
underwent
health
check‐up
in
2011
South
Korea.
Steatotic
(SLD)
defined
as
index
≥30.
Participants
were
categorized
into
four
exclusive
groups:
MASLD,
MetALD,
other
combination
aetiology
no
SLD.
subdistribution
hazard
ratio
(SHR)
calculated
using
Fine–Gray
model
after
adjusting
variables.
Results
During
33.9
million
person‐years
follow‐up,
285,845
(7.9%)
developed
cancers.
Compared
SLD,
MetALD
had
an
all
cancer.
Liver
escalated
from
SLD
(SHR,
1.16;
95%
CI,
1.12–1.21),
2.06;
1.92–2.20)
8.16;
7.69–8.67).
Gastrointestinal
cancers
including
oesophagus,
stomach,
colorectal,
biliary
pancreas
1.13;
1.11–1.15),
1.17;
1.14–1.21)
1.09;
1.05–1.13).
A
modest
increase
lung
hormone‐sensitive
observed
MASLD.
Conclusions
showed
that
are
associated
cancer,
particularly
gastrointestinal
findings
build
evidence
for
clinical
outcomes
while
highlighting
importance
managing
properly
Liver Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 426 - 437
Published: Dec. 22, 2023
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b>
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
liver-related
outcomes
of
newly
suggested
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
and
MASLD
with
increased
alcohol
intake
(MetALD),
as
well
alcohol-associated
(ALD).
<b><i>Methods:</i></b>
From
a
National
Health
Insurance
Service
Screening
Cohort,
we
included
369,094
participants
who
underwent
health
checkups
between
2009
2010
in
South
Korea.
Steatotic
(SLD)
was
defined
fatty
index
≥60.
The
risk
primary
cancer
(PLCa),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
intrahepatic
cholangiocarcinoma
(iCCA),
incident
cirrhosis,
decompensated
cirrhosis
compared
no
SLD.
subdistribution
hazard
ratio
(SHR)
calculated
using
Fine-Gray
model
regarding
competing
risks.
<b><i>Results:</i></b>
A
total
3,232
(0.9%)
developed
PLCa
during
median
follow-up
3,227,176
person-years:
0.5%
SLD,
1.1%
MASLD,
1.3%
MetALD,
1.9%
ALD.
Competing
analysis
revealed
that
(SHR:
1.65;
95%
CI:
1.44−1.88),
MetALD
1.87;
1.52−2.29),
ALD
1.86;
1.39−2.49)
were
associated
an
PLCa.
1.96;
1.67−2.31),
2.23;
1.75−2.84),
2.34;
1.67−3.29)
higher
HCC.
No
significant
difference
observed
iCCA.
order
<b><i>Conclusion:</i></b>
have
PLCa,
HCC,
but
not
These
findings
may
serve
robust
ground
for
prognostic
value
MetALD.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
In
managing
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease,
which
affects
over
30%
of
the
general
population,
effective
noninvasive
biomarkers
for
assessing
disease
severity,
monitoring
progression,
predicting
development
liver-related
complications,
and
treatment
response
are
crucial.The
advantage
simple
fibrosis
scores
lies
in
their
widespread
accessibility
through
routinely
performed
blood
tests
extensive
validation
different
clinical
settings.They
have
shown
reasonable
accuracy
diagnosing
advanced
good
performance
excluding
majority
patients
with
a
low
risk
complications.Among
elevated
serum
scores,
more
specific
imaging
biomarker
has
proved
useful
to
accurately
identify
at
biomarkers,
enhanced
is
most
widely
utilized
been
approved
United
States
as
prognostic
biomarker.For
availability
vibration-controlled
transient
elastography
largely
improved
past
years,
enabling
use
stiffness
measurement
(LSM)
accurate
assessment
significant
fibrosis,
cirrhosis.Combining
LSM
other
available
enhances
ability
diagnose
at-risk
steatohepatitis;
predict
some
reaching
an
comparable
that
biopsy.Magnetic
resonance
imaging-based
modalities
provide
quantification
though
current
utilization
limited
research
settings.Expanding
future
practice
depends
on
factors
such
cost
facility
availability.