Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 956 - 956
Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Recently,
the
term
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
has
replaced
non-alcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD).
Through
analysis
of
trends
and
disparities
regarding
cardiovascular
(CVD)
among
individuals
with
MASLD,
identifying
leading
cause
death
in
this
population
is
crucial.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
cross-sectional
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
III
(1988–1994)
NHANES
2017–2020
data.
MASLD
was
identified
by
using
clinical
profiles
ultrasonography
to
exclude
other
diseases.
estimated
prevalence
CVD
calculated
ratios
for
those
without
MASLD.
Results:
In
2017–2020,
affected
31.2%
or
61.9
million
US
adults,
17.0%
(95%
confidence
interval:
13.7–20.3%)
these
had
CVD.
The
absolute
doubled
from
that
cohort,
which
8.7%
(6.4%,
10.9%).
These
increases
were
especially
notable
older
non-Hispanic
whites,
higher
education
income.
Individuals
total
than
even
after
adjusting
socioeconomic
factors.
differences
more
pronounced
younger
age
groups.
Conclusions:
This
study
revealed
30-year
trend
adults
US.
Sociodemographic
emphasize
need
tailored
screening,
prevention,
policy
measures
address
gaps
promote
health
population.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(3), С. 1094 - 1094
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
a
prevalent
chronic
disease
affecting
over
400
million
people
globally,
is
driven
by
genetic
and
environmental
factors.
The
pathogenesis
involves
insulin
resistance
β-cell
dysfunction,
mediated
mechanisms
such
as
the
dedifferentiation
of
β-cells,
mitochondrial
oxidative
stress.
Treatment
should
be
based
on
non-pharmacological
therapy.
Strategies
increased
physical
activity,
dietary
modifications,
cognitive-behavioral
therapy
are
important
in
maintaining
normal
glycemia.
Advanced
therapies,
including
SGLT2
inhibitors
GLP-1
receptor
agonists,
complement
these
treatments
offer
solid
glycemic
control,
weight
reduced
cardiovascular
risk.
Complications
T2DM,
diabetic
kidney
disease,
retinopathy,
neuropathy,
underscore
need
for
early
diagnosis
comprehensive
management
to
improve
patient
outcomes
quality
life.
Journal of Health Population and Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
44(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Evidence
concerning
the
effect
of
cardiovascular
health
(CVH)
on
risk
metabolic
dysfunctional-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
scarce.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
association
between
CVH
and
MASLD.
5680
adults
aged
≥
20
years
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2017-March
2020
were
included.
Life's
essential
8
(LE8)
was
applied
assess
CVH.
Weighted
binary
logistic
regression
employed
calculate
odds
ratio
(OR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
with
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
conducted
explore
dose-response
LE8
its
subscales
scores
Among
participants,
724,
3901,
1055
had
low,
moderate,
high
levels,
respectively,
a
MASLD
diagnosis
prevalence
36.83%.
In
fully
adjusted
model,
ORs
for
0.50
(95%
CI,
0.37–0.69)
participants
moderate
0.21
0.13–0.34)
those
CVH,
when
compared
low
(P
<
0.001
trend).
OR
0.68
0.61–0.77)
each
10-point
increase
in
score.
RCS
model
demonstrated
non-linear
relationship
score
factors
MASLD,
while
linear
found
behaviors
Subgroup
analysis
showed
consistent
negative
correlation
sensitivity
validated
reliability
these
findings.
Higher
associated
lower
Encouraging
adherence
optimal
levels
may
help
mitigate
burden
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Abstract
Background
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
is
increasingly
diagnosed
in
individuals
with
normal
body
weight,
and
visceral
fat
emerges
as
a
significant
risk
factor.
However,
the
relationship
between
area
(VFA)
MetS
within
this
population
remains
inadequately
explored,
diagnostic
threshold
for
normal-weight
yet
to
be
established.
Methods
This
study
used
cross-sectional
design
combined
longitudinal
cohort
analysis.
Data
were
collected
from
5,944
participants
who
underwent
health
screenings
at
Henan
Provincial
People’s
Hospital
of
China
October
2018
2024.
VFA
was
measured
via
multislice
computed
tomography
scanning,
VFA-based
tertile
categorization
applied
among
participants.
The
examined
using
univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses.
Nonlinear
investigated
by
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
modeling,
accuracy
determined
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
Furthermore,
data
completed
three
or
more
construct
Kaplan–Meier
survival
curves
events,
significance
tested
log-rank
method.
Results
Among
BMI,
elevated
associated
high
incidence
MetS.
After
adjustment
confounders,
significantly
[odds
ratio
(OR)
=
1.13,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.12–1.25].
subjects
highest
showed
(OR
30.33;
CI:
19.00–48.43,
P
<
0.001)
versus
those
lowest
tertile.
RCS
model
demonstrated
nonlinear,
positive
association
(
nonlinearity
0.001),
escalation
slowing
down
when
exceeded
100
cm².
ROC
analysis
that
had
compared
other
abdominal
measures
(AUC
0.844,
sensitivity
0.839,
specificity
0.793,
0.785).
In
subset
398
followed
6
years,
106
cases
occurred,
cumulative
rising
increased
(log-rank
test,
0.001).
Conclusion
shows
an
independent,
individuals,
effect
162.85
cm²
may
serve
accurate
effective
predictor
population.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(2), С. 279 - 279
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
and
metabolic
(dysfunction)-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
affect
a
growing
number
of
individuals
worldwide.
T2D
MASLD
often
coexist
substantially
elevate
the
risk
adverse
hepatic
cardiovascular
clinical
outcomes.
Several
common
pathogenetic
mechanisms
are
responsible
for
onset
progression,
including
insulin
resistance,
oxidative
stress,
low-grade
inflammation,
among
others.
The
latter
can
also
be
induced
by
gut
microbiota
its
derived
metabolites.
Natural
bioactive
compounds
(NBCs)
have
been
reported
their
therapeutic
potential
in
both
MASLD.
A
large
amount
evidence
obtained
from
trials
suggests
that
like
berberine,
curcumin,
soluble
fibers,
omega-3
fatty
acids
exhibit
significant
hypoglycemic,
hypolipidemic,
hepatoprotective
activity
humans
may
employed
as
adjunct
therapy
management.
In
this
review,
role
most
studied
NBCs
management
is
discussed,
emphasizing
recent
supporting
these
compounds'
efficacy
safety.
Also,
prebiotics
act
against
dysfunction
modulating
evaluated.
Diagnostics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 544 - 544
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Golgi
protein
73
(GP73)
is
a
transmembrane
expressed
by
epithelial
cells
of
the
bile
duct
in
normal
liver.
High
serum
levels
GP73
have
been
detected
patients
with
acute
or
chronic
liver
diseases,
MASLD,
and
its
measurement
has
suggested
as
potential
biomarker
for
fibrosis
staging.
We
evaluated
utility
diagnosis
MASH,
Methods:
performed
literature
scoping
review
to
map
current
evidence
about
accuracy
MASLD.
searched
Medline
EMBASE
English
studies
reporting
an
AUC
value
diagnosing
MASLD
MASH
evaluating
A
narrative
synthesis
was
conducted.
Moreover,
we
observational
study
including
84
which
60
were
biopsy-confirmed
different
stages,
15
healthy
controls.
Serum
determined
using
chemiluminescent
assay
reported
mean
standard
deviation
(SD).
Sensitivity
(SE),
specificity
(SP),
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristic
(AUROC)
curve,
optimal
cut-off
calculated.
Data
considered
statistically
significant
when
p
<
0.05.
Results:
Available
ability
discriminate
from
simple
steatosis
distinguish
at
fibrotic
but
still
scarce.
Our
experimental
showed
that
30
±
12
ng/mL
32
higher
than
those
control
group
(19
ng/mL),
increasing
stage
F0
F4.
significantly
advanced
controls
no
(p
>
0.05).
ROC
analysis
demonstrated
had
good
diagnostic
(AUROC
0.85;
SE
90%;
SP
73%),
0.75;
82%;
SP64%),
0.7;
56%;
79%)
better
other
biomarkers
diseases.
Conclusions:
could
support
clinicians
evaluation
fibrosis.
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
recently
redefined
as
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
(MASLD),
is
the
most
common
cause
of
chronic
worldwide.
Characterized
by
excessive
hepatic
fat
accumulation,
this
encompasses
a
spectrum
from
simple
steatosis
to
more
severe
forms,
including
steatohepatitis,
fibrosis,
and
cirrhosis.
Emerging
evidence
highlights
pivotal
role
gut
dysbiosis
in
pathogenesis
MASLD.
Dysbiosis
disrupts
gut–liver
axis,
an
intricate
communication
network
that
regulates
metabolic,
immune,
barrier
functions.
Alterations
microbiota
composition,
increased
permeability,
translocation
pro-inflammatory
metabolites/factors
have
been
shown
trigger
inflammatory
fibrotic
cascades,
exacerbating
inflammation
injury.
Recent
studies
identified
microbiome
signatures
associated
with
MASLD,
offering
promise
non-invasive
diagnostic
biomarkers
paving
way
for
new
potential
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
dysbiosis.
This
review
explores
crucial
MASLD
need
further
targeted
research
field
validate
microbial
optimize
strategies.
Comprehensive
understanding
axis
may
enable
innovative
approaches,
transforming
clinical
management
Liver International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
45(4)
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aims
Randomised
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
have
historically
underrepresented
female,
racial
ethnic
minorities
across
various
fields.
This
systematic
review
meta‐analysis
aims
to
examine
the
global
distribution,
reporting
participation
of
diverse
groups
based
on
sex,
race
ethnicity
in
focused
metabolic
dysfunction‐associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH).
Methods
PubMed
Cochrane
Library
databases
were
systematically
searched
for
MASH
RCTs
(through
December
13,
2024)
that
included
any
pharmacotherapy
as
an
intervention
arm.
qualitatively
reviewed
assess
their
distribution
populations.
A
proportions
was
performed
using
a
generalised
linear
mixed
model.
Results
One
hudred
nine
studies
identified,
data
from
112
19
516
participants.
Of
49
countries
conducted
trials,
34
high‐income
(69.4%).
Sex,
reported
111
(99.1%),
69
(61.6%)
56
(50.0%)
RCTs,
respectively,
with
improving
recent
years.
We
found
no
sexual
gender
minorities.
The
pooled
White,
Asian,
Black
Hispanic/Latino
54.23%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
51.31–57.12),
87.63%
CI:
85.37–89.58),
4.95%
3.42–7.10),
2.27%
1.89–2.71)
31.42%
26.61–36.66),
respectively.
Meta‐regressions
showed
trend
toward
more
White
participants
over
time.
Conclusions
Although
female
representation
has
increased
time,
are
trials.
These
provide
overview
participant
call
collaborative
efforts
among
researchers,
sponsors,
regulators
other
relevant
stakeholders
improve
diversity
these