For many years, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has referred to a range of liver conditions that develop when too much fat is stored in the liver cells. It’s the most common form of chronic liver disease, affecting 25-30% of the world’s adult population, and is on the rise globally. A shift is underway to …
Findings from a cross-sectional study are providing clinicians with an overview of the association between micronutrient intake and risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The study, which was based on the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), found high copper intake and moderate iron intake may be associated with a decreased …
James Paik, PhD Credit: LinkedIn Food insecurity and low household income increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk in adolescents, according to findings from a recent study. Presented at The Liver Meeting 2023 from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) by James Paik, PhD, senior biostatistician at Inova …