Age at menopause and risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: A 14-year cohort study.

Backgrounds & Aims: Menopause, characterized by a sudden decline in estrogen levels, has significant effects on women's health, especially when it occurs early. This study aimed to investigate the associations between menopausal age and incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) using a large cohort and a long-term follow-up.

Methods: Menopausal age was categorized into four groups (G1-4 [<40, 40-44, 45-49, and ≥50 years, respectively]).

Trends in serum uric acid levels among Korean children and adolescents between 2016 and 2020: a nationwide study.

The aim of this study was to examine trends in serum uric acid (SUA) levels over a recent 5-year period according to age, sex, obesity, and abdominal obesity among Korean children and adolescents. We conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis using nationally representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey from 2016 to 2020. The study outcome was trends in SUA levels.