Hepatology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
prevalence
of
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD),
including
its
severe
subtype,
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
is
increasing
worldwide.
This
condition
a
major
health
concern
as
MASH
can
progress
to
cirrhosis
and
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
With
no
specific
medications
available,
lifestyle
modifications,
particularly
dietary
exercise
interventions,
are
crucial
for
managing
MASLD.
study
aimed
analyze
the
color
characteristics
meals
consumed
by
MASLD
patients,
seeking
insights
modifications.
Methods
We
quantitatively
analyzed
chromaticity,
hue,
chroma
photographs
patients'
compared
these
statistical
measures
with
those
nutritionally
balanced
recommended
dietitians.
also
examined
associations
between
meals,
their
clinical
data,
nutrients.
Results
Patients'
exhibited
significantly
lower
variances
in
chromaticity
(
∗
b
)
average
meals.
Specifically,
overall
mean
variance
was
151.1,
340.5
24.54,
whereas
that
34.47.
Additionally,
patterns
were
found
be
potentially
linked
not
only
nutritional
deficiencies
but
prognosis
progression
hepatic
fibrosis
severity.
Conclusions
reveals
reduced
vibrancy
diversity
diets
suggesting
potential
modifications
improve
habits
management
patients.
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
has
become
the
most
common
chronic
worldwide.
The
pan-immune-inflammation
value
(PIV)
been
proposed
as
a
biomarker
for
assessing
immune
status
and
inflammation.
There
is
currently
no
evidence
regarding
effect
of
PIV
on
risk
MASLD.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
association
between
cross-sectional
included
6462
adults
aged
≥
20
years
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2017–2020.
was
calculated
based
blood
count
data.
Weighted
multivariable
logistic
regression
employed
calculate
odds
ratio
(OR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
conducted
explore
dose-response
relationship
Stratified
sensitivity
analyses
were
performed
confirm
robustness
our
findings.
Among
participants,
2458
diagnosed
with
Positive
associations
LnPIV
MASLD
observed
in
all
three
models
(Model
1:
OR
=
1.46,
CI:
1.28–1.66,
P
<
0.001;
Model
2:
1.41,
1.24–1.60,
3:
1.39,
1.16–1.65,
0.004).
When
classified
into
quartiles,
both
Q3
Q4
exhibited
significantly
increased
risks
compared
reference
Q1
full
adjusted
3
(Q3:
1.63,
1.20–2.22,
0.012;
Q4:
1.76,
1.28–2.41,
0.008;
trend
0.002).
RCS
did
not
show
nonlinear
(P
0.093
nonlinearity).
showed
consistent
positive
subgroups,
supported
reliability
these
results.
Higher
levels
are
associated
an
prevalence
MASLD,
indicating
that
potentially
effective
inflammatory
marker
participants.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
relationship
between
the
triglyceride‒glucose
(TyG)
index
and
clinical
prognosis
of
septic
patients
in
intensive
care
units
(ICUs)
remains
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
correlation
TyG
28-day
all-cause
mortality
patients.
A
retrospective
observational
cohort
was
conducted,
including
8955
from
MIMIC
IV
2.2
database.
primary
outcome
mortality.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
restricted
cubic
spline
were
used
assess
Subgroup
analyses
sensitivity
performed
further
validate
robustness
results.
total
included,
5219
(58.3%)
whom
male,
with
a
mean
age
66.3
(15.8)
years
an
average
9.08
(0.70)
number
deaths
within
28
days
1639
(18.3%).
RCS
curve
demonstrated
U-shaped
(nonlinear
P
value
=
0.0003).
risk
negatively
associated
until
it
decreased
9.03
(adjusted
odds
ratio
[OR]
0.727,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.577–0.915).
However,
when
exceeded
9.03,
for
significantly
increased
OR
1.185,
CI
1.001–1.404).
These
findings
consistent
across
subgroups
various
analyses.
Our
revealed
nonlinear
mortality,
critical
point
at
9.03.
results
suggest
that
may
be
novel
important
factor
short-term
critically
ill
JGH Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6)
Published: June 1, 2024
The
application
of
indices
in
the
context
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
remains
unexplored.
We
aimed
to
validate
ability
alanine
aminotransferase
(ALT),
fatty
index
(FLI),
and
hepatic
steatosis
(HSI)
identify
MASLD
during
health
checkups.
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Background
&
aims
We
aimed
to
describe
the
dose–response
relationship
between
daily
step
counts
and
intensity
with
respect
all–cause
mortality
among
US
adults
diagnosed
metabolic
dysfunction–associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
Methods
Using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database
spanning
2005
2006,
a
cross–sectional
study
included
1,108
participants
was
performed
assess
mortality.
Results
A
total
of
NHANES
were
included,
mean
age
49.5
±
0.9
years.
The
sample
consisted
533
(48.1%)
women,
809(73%)
non–Hispanic
whites,
122
(10.8%)
blacks,
133
(12.0%)
Hispanic,
44
(4.2%)
individuals
other
racial
backgrounds.
multivariable–adjusted
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
we
found
that
compared
in
light–step
group,
there
significantly
lower
risk
moderate
(hazard
ratio
[HR],
0.47
[95%
CI,
0.32–0.69]),
high
(HR,
0.35
0.21–0.61])
vigorous
(HR,0.45
0.22–0.93])
groups.
Sensitivity
subgroup
analyses
confirmed
association
count
remained
robust.
However,
after
adjusting
for
all
covariates,
greater
not
associated
Further
analysis
revealed
age,
BMI,
self–rated
health
could
have
confounded
survival,
potentially
obscuring
any
direct
effect
on
Conclusions
Accumulating
higher
number
steps,
rather
than
focusing
intensity,
MASLD.
Our
findings
suggest
achieving
10,000
steps
per
day
may
be
optimal
reducing
this
population.
Hepatology Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Abstract
Aim
Gallstone
formation
is
associated
with
metabolic
dysfunction.
Recently,
new
definitions
of
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD)
have
been
proposed,
including
dysfunction‐associated
SLD
(MASLD)
and
moderate
alcohol
intake
(MetALD).
We
investigated
the
effects
MASLD/MetALD
on
gallstone
formation.
Methods
This
multicenter
observational
cohort
study
enrolled
8766
consecutive
health‐check
examinees
who
underwent
abdominal
ultrasonography
between
2008
2021
(total
observation
period
39,105.9
person‐years).
All
patients
were
classified
into
non‐SLD,
MASLD,
or
MetALD
groups.
The
effect
MASLD
development
was
evaluated
using
multivariate
Cox
regression
analysis.
Results
Age,
male
sex,
identified
as
independent
risk
factors
for
development.
a
significantly
higher
developing
gallstones
than
non‐SLD
(hazard
ratio
[HR]
1.7112;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.4294–2.0486;
p
<
0.0001)
(HR
1.3516,
CI
1.0130–1.8033,
=
0.0406).
However,
did
not
differ
Hypertension
only
significant
cardiometabolic
factor
in
group
1.4350,
1.0545–1.9528;
0.0216).
Random
forest
analysis
directed
acyclic
graphs
hypertension
most
important
direct
affecting
MASLD.
Conclusions
an
development,
whereas
presented
similar
non‐SLD.
Moderate
consumption
may
reduce
be
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
prevalence
and
causal
relationships
of
chronic
metabolic
diseases
(diabetes,
hypertension,
dyslipidemia)
with
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD),
specifically
metabolically
associated
alcoholic
(MetALD).
We
conducted
a
comprehensive
analysis
using
cross-sectional
data
from
KNHANES
2011
to
2021
NHANES
1999
2020.
Longitudinal
2001
2014
KoGES
were
used.
Participants
categorized
into
dysfunction-associated
SLD(MASLD),
MetALD,
ALD
groups
based
on
their
hepatic
steatosis
index
(HSI),
including
profiles,
body
composition,
diabetes,
alcohol
consumption.
Multivariable,
age
smoking
status,
logistic
Cox
regression
analyses
performed
assess
incidence
diseases.
In
both
cohorts,
an
increased
HSI
was
significantly
higher
cohort
showed
that
MASLD
MetALD
significant
predictors
in
men
women.
hazard
ratio
for
development
than
analysis.
highlighted
intertwined
nature
SLD
health,
emphasis
role
MetALD.
The
association
between
underscores
need
integrated
management
strategies
address
health
risk
factors.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
The
new
definition
of
steatotic
liver
disease
(SLD),
as
a
broader
concept,
was
step
forward
in
the
increasing
recognition
substantial
overlap
between
alcohol
and
cardiometabolic
risk
factors
(CMRFs),
continuum
way.
spectrum
pathophysiological
aspects,
ranging
from
steatosis
to
fibrosis,
has
similarities
MASLD
ALD.
Also,
there
is
now
considerable
evidence
that
association
metabolic
dysfunction
with
increased
consumption
impacts
on
severe
prognosis.
MetALD
class,
recently
proposed,
shows
clear
differences
prognosis
when
comparing
ALD
groups.
However,
room
for
improvement,
such
considering
role
previous
intake,
fluctuations
over
time,
including
binge
drinking,
refinement
assessment,
better
understanding
biomarkers.
In
summary,
SLD
no
doubt
significant
but
classification
needs
be
dynamic
adapting
patients
needing
frequent
reassessment.
Furthermore,
it
brings
opportunities
research
interaction
CMRFs.