Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 1516 - 1516
Published: May 17, 2024
This
study
explored
the
relationship
between
Korean
Healthy
Eating
Index
(KHEI)
and
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
cross-sectional
included
34,174
adults.
The
KHEI
was
composed
of
three
subcomponents
(adequacy,
moderation,
energy
balance)
calculated
based
on
a
24
h
dietary
recall.
total
score
ranged
from
0
to
100,
with
higher
indicating
greater
adherence
guidelines.
scores
were
categorized
into
quartiles
(Q1–Q4).
NAFLD
classified
using
hepatic
steatosis
index.
Logistic
regressions
used
estimate
odds
ratios
(ORs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
adjusted
OR
(95%
CI)
0.95
(0.87–1.03)
for
Q2
group,
0.90
(0.83–0.98)
Q3
0.79
(0.72–0.87)
Q4
compared
Q1
group.
Among
KHEI,
individuals
high
in
adequacy
component,
characterized
by
an
abundant
consumption
fruits,
vegetables,
dairy
products,
exhibited
most
pronounced
association
NAFLD.
A
negatively
associated
Therefore,
promotion
healthy
patterns
can
play
beneficial
role
prevention
or
management
BMJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e076388 - e076388
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Objective
To
investigate
the
risk
of
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
for
cardiovascular
and
all
cause
death
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
Design
Nationwide
population
based
study.
Setting
Longitudinal
cohort
study
Korea.
Participants
7
796
763
participants
National
Health
Screening
Programme
2009
were
divided
into
three
groups
on
NAFLD
status:
no
(fatty
index<30);
grade
1
(30≤fatty
index<60);
index≥60).
Median
follow-up
was
8.13
years.
Main
outcome
measures
The
primary
incident
(myocardial
infarction,
ischaemic
stroke)
or
death.
Results
Of
participants,
6.49%
(n=505
763)
had
T2DM.
More
T2DM
(34.06%)
(26.73%)
than
those
without
(grade
NAFLD:
21.20%;
10.02%).
incidence
rate
(per
1000
person
years)
increased
order
NAFLD,
rates
higher
five
year
absolute
(no
T2DM:
1.03,
95%
confidence
interval
1.02
to
1.04,
1.25,
1.24
1.26,
respectively;
1.23,
1.22
1.50,
1.48
1.51,
1.42,
1.40
1.45,
2.09,
2.06
2.12,
3.34,
3.27
3.41,
3.68,
3.61
3.74,
3.94,
3.87
4.02,
4.25,
4.18
4.33,
4.66,
4.54
4.78,
5.91,
5.78
6.05,
respectively).
Patients
a
NAFLD.
Risk
differences
between
Conclusions
seems
be
associated
death,
even
mild
group
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(2), P. 161 - 169
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(fatty)
liver
disease
(MASLD),
previously
termed
non-alcoholic
fatty
disease,
is
a
worldwide
epidemic
that
can
lead
to
hepatic
inflammation,
fibrosis,
cirrhosis,
and
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
The
typically
component
of
the
metabolic
syndrome
accompanies
obesity,
often
overlooked
because
manifestations
are
clinically
silent
until
late-stage
present
(i.e.,
cirrhosis).
Moreover,
Asian
populations,
including
Koreans,
have
higher
fraction
patients
who
lean,
yet
their
illness
has
same
prognosis
or
worse
than
those
obese.
Nonetheless,
ongoing
injury
inflammation
ballooning
hepatocytes
as
classic
features.
Over
time,
fibrosis
develops
following
activation
stellate
cells,
liver’s
main
fibrogenic
cell
type.
usually
more
advanced
in
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
indicating
all
diabetic
should
be
screened
for
disease.
Although
there
been
substantial
progress
clarifying
pathways
no
approved
therapies
yet,
but
current
research
seeks
uncover
driving
hopes
identifying
new
therapeutic
targets.
Emerging
molecular
methods,
especially
single
sequencing
technologies,
revolutionizing
our
ability
clarify
mechanisms
underlying
MASLD-associated
HCC.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
INTRODUCTION:
New
terminologies
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
have
been
developed.
We
assessed
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
risk
across
MASLD
and/or
alcohol
intake.
METHODS:
included
participants
aged
40–79
years
receiving
a
national
health
checkup
from
2009
to
2010
in
the
Republic
Korea,
classified
as
follows:
non-MASLD,
MASLD,
with
increased
intake
(MetALD;
weekly
210–420
g
for
male
and
140–350
female
individuals),
alcohol-associated
(ALD;
excessive
≥420
or
≥350
individuals).
The
primary
outcome
was
HCC
incidence.
estimated
using
multivariable
Cox
proportional
hazard
models.
RESULTS:
Among
6,412,209
participants,
proportions
MetALD,
ALD
cases
were
59.5%,
32.4%,
4.8%,
3.4%,
respectively.
During
follow-up
(median
13.3
years),
27,118
had
newly
developed
HCC.
Compared
(adjusted
ratio
[aHR]
1.66,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.62–1.71)
MetALD
(aHR
2.17,
CI
2.08–2.27)
2.34,
2.24–2.45)
stepwise
manner.
Furthermore,
older
non-cirrhosis
subgroups
more
vulnerable
detrimental
effects
intake,
concerning
risk.
older,
female,
cirrhosis
subgroups,
poses
similar
risks
ALD.
DISCUSSION:
manner,
compared
non-MASLD.
For
an
effective
prevention
HCC,
comprehensive
approach
should
be
required
modify
both
dysfunction
habit.
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(1), P. 13 - 21
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
Korean
National
Health
Information
Database
(NHID),
which
contains
nationwide
real-world
claims
data
including
sociodemographic
data,
health
care
utilization
screening
and
healthcare
provider
information,
is
a
powerful
resource
to
test
various
hypotheses.
It
also
longitudinal
in
nature
due
the
recommended
checkup
every
2
years
appropriate
for
long-term
follow-up
study
as
well
evaluating
relationships
between
outcomes
changes
parameters
such
lifestyle
factors,
anthropometric
measurements,
laboratory
results.
However,
because
these
are
not
collected
research
purposes,
precise
operational
definitions
of
diseases
required
facilitate
big
analysis
using
NHID.
In
this
review,
we
describe
characteristics
NHID,
used
related
diabetes,
introduce
representative
diabetes-related
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(3), P. 327 - 339
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
It
has
been
generally
accepted
that
insulin
resistance
(IR)
and
reduced
secretory
capacity
are
the
basic
pathogenesis
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
In
addition
to
genetic
factors,
persistence
systemic
inflammation
caused
by
obesity
associated
threat
lipotoxicity
increase
risk
T2DM.
particular,
main
cause
IR
is
subjects
with
T2DM
have
a
higher
body
mass
index
(BMI)
than
normal
according
recent
studies.
The
prevalence
increased
increasing
BMI
during
past
three
decades.
According
studies,
homeostatic
model
assessment
was
compared
1990s.
Rising
in
Korea
contributed
development
IR,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
cutting
this
vicious
cycle
important.
My
colleagues
I
investigated
pathogenic
mechanism
on
theme
through
clinical
experimental
studies
over
20
years
herein,
would
like
summarize
some
our
deep
gratitude
for
receiving
prestigious
2023
Sulwon
Award.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 3316 - 3316
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Currently,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
is
the
most
common
worldwide,
with
a
prevalence
of
32%.
It
much
more
among
men
(40%)
and
patients
metabolic
comorbidities
such
as
obesity,
diabetes
dyslipidemia.
Being
an
asymptomatic
disease,
diagnosis
often
established
on
basis
imaging
methods,
important
role
given
to
abdominal
ultrasonography,
computed
tomography
magnetic
resonance
imaging.
In
order
facilitate
diagnosis,
experts
have
introduced
series
blood
biomarkers.
Two
biomarker
panels
are
currently
validated
for
disease:
index,
hepatic
steatosis
index.
The
index
has
been
in
use
medical
practice
over
17
years
demonstrated
its
accuracy
various
studies
that
compared
it
other
diagnostic
highlighted
screening
cardiovascular
risk
effects
different
diets
drugs
proposed
treatment
disease.
management
algorithm
prognosis
risk.
Taking
into
account
diversity
be
approved
will
become
effective
tool
monitoring
these
therapies.
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(2), P. 172 - 182
Published: March 1, 2025
Background:
This
study
aimed
to
examine
trends
in
the
prevalence,
incidence,
metabolic
characteristics,
and
management
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
among
young
adults
South
Korea.Methods:
Young
with
T2DM
were
defined
as
individuals
aged
19
39
years
who
met
diagnostic
criteria
for
T2DM.
Data
from
Korean
National
Health
Insurance
Service-Customized
Database
(2010–2020,
<i>n</i>=225,497–372,726)
analyzed
evaluate
profiles,
comorbidities,
antidiabetic
drug
prescription.
Additional
analyses
performed
using
Korea
Nutrition
Examination
Survey.Results:
The
prevalence
significantly
increased
1.02%
2010
2.02%
2020
(<i>P</i><0.001),
corresponding
372,726
patients
2020.
Over
same
period,
incidence
rate
remained
stable
within
range
0.36%
0.45%.
Prediabetes
steadily
15.53%
20.92%,
affecting
3.87
million
proportion
obese
also
increased,
67.8%
having
a
body
mass
index
(BMI)
≥25
kg/m²
31.6%
BMI
≥30
hypertension,
dyslipidemia,
fatty
liver
disease
reaching
34.2%,
79.8%,
78.9%,
respectively,
Although
overall
pharmacological
treatment
low,
prescription
medications
weight-reducing
properties
over
period.Conclusion:
nearly
doubled
past
decade.
strong
association
obesity
comorbidities
emphasizes
urgent
need
targeted
prevention
strategies
tailored
this
population.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1322 - 1322
Published: April 14, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Given
the
rising
incidence
of
early-onset
endometrial
cancer
diagnosed
before
age
50
years,
this
study
examined
whether
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
served
as
an
independent
risk
factor
for
cancer,
irrespective
obesity
status.
Methods:
This
nationwide
cohort
included
2,311,949
Korean
women
aged
20–39
years
who
underwent
health
screenings
from
2009
to
2012.
NAFLD
severity
was
classified
based
on
index:
none
(<30),
moderate
(30–59),
and
severe
(≥60).
Multivariable-adjusted
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
were
applied
estimate
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(aHRs)
cancer.
Results:
During
a
median
follow-up
7.6
1289
developed
The
cumulative
significantly
higher
in
with
than
those
without
(log-rank
p
<
0.001).
A
dose-dependent
association
observed,
increased
corresponding
greater
(aHR
[95%
confidence
interval
(CI)]:
NAFLD,
2.38
[1.99–2.85];
5.39
[4.44–6.53];
trend
0.01).
Compared
non-obese
aHRs
2.53
[2.11–3.05]
1.66
[1.10–2.52]
obese
4.30
[3.60–5.13]
(synergy
index
=
1.50,
Conclusions:
independently
associated
both
women.
Furthermore,
young
exhibited
synergistically
elevated
risk.
Early
identification
management
may
help
mitigate
rapidly
growing
burden