Publications by authors named "Hagar Ahmed Ahmed Elessawy"
The effect of probiotic supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) fibrosis score in patients attending a tertiary hospital clinic in Cairo, Egypt.
Alaa Ahmed Abd El Hamid Azza Emam Mohamed Manal Sabry Mohamed Ghada Essam El-Din Amin Hagar Ahmed Ahmed Elessawy
BMC Gastroenterol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) involves fat buildup in the liver without alcohol use, potentially leading to more severe liver issues like cirrhosis or liver cancer; this study evaluated if probiotics could help improve the NAFLD fibrosis score.
- - In a randomized controlled trial, 50 NAFLD patients were split into two groups: one received probiotics with lifestyle changes, while the other only got dietary advice; the trial lasted 12 weeks with regular follow-ups.
- - Results showed the probiotic group had significant improvements in liver enzymes and body mass index (BMI), but no change in the NAFLD fibrosis score compared to the standard treatment group, suggesting more research is needed for conclusive