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Decompensated cirrhosis secondary to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is not only a common indication for liver transplant (LT) but is becoming the leading cause of LT in postmenopausal women in the United States. Given the different complex mechanisms involved in the occurrence of MASH, it is being recognized as the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. There are multiple metabolic issues associated with MASH, including obesity, DMT2, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease, which need to be addressed in the pretransplant and posttransplant setting for better patient outcomes.

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  • - The study analyzed data from the United Network for Organ Sharing between 2000 and 2022 to evaluate how the causes of liver disease impact liver transplantation outcomes for individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), focusing on differences between men and women.
  • - Findings revealed that nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the fastest-growing cause of liver disease in women and has surpassed chronic hepatitis C as the leading cause for both genders on transplant waitlists.
  • - Women with HCC experience longer wait times for liver transplants and have lower rates of receiving transplants compared to men, though they tend to have better posttransplant survival rates when suffering from NASH-related HCC.
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Background: The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing worldwide. Primary care providers play a critical role in the screening, diagnosis, and management of MASLD and/or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), though they can face challenges in this setting, particularly where healthcare resources are limited and barriers to care exist. To address these challenges, several guidelines have been developed to provide evidence-based recommendations for the clinical assessment and management of patients with MASLD/MASH.

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Background: Garcinol is a naturally occurring compound from the fruit rind of the , with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Curcuminoids are the active molecule from the rhizome of , studied extensively for its health benefits as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive form of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis characterized by liver fat and inflammation.

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Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease globally. While the prevalence, impact, and causes of mortality have been described in various meta-analyses, a systematic all-encompassing umbrella review has yet to be conducted to consolidate the evidence on outcomes associated with NAFLD.

Methods: Search was conducted on Medline and Embase for meta-analysis investigating associated complications and causes of mortality in NAFLD patients.

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Background: Data are scarce regarding the development of hepatic decompensation in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with and without type 2 diabetes. We aimed to assess the risk of hepatic decompensation in people with NAFLD with and without type 2 diabetes.

Methods: We did a meta-analysis of individual participant-level data from six cohorts in the USA, Japan, and Turkey.

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NASH is the fastest-growing cause of liver cirrhosis and is the leading indication for liver transplantation (LT). However, significant racial and ethnic disparities in waitlist outcomes and LT allocation may unfairly disadvantage minorities. Our aim was to characterize racial and ethnic disparities in waitlist mortality and transplantation probability among patients with NASH.

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Current Treatment Options, Including Diet, Exercise, and Medications: The Impact on Histology.

Clin Liver Dis

May 2023

Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. Electronic address:

Paralleling the rise in obesity and diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the progressive form of NAFLD, may progress to cirrhosis, hepatic decompensation, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite its public health treat, no approved pharmacotherapies for NAFLD/NASH currently exist.

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A Meta-analysis on Associated Risk of Mortality in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Endocr Pract

January 2023

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. Electronic address:

Objective: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects much of the worldwide population and poses a significant burden to the global healthcare. The rising numbers of individuals with NAFLD and instances of mortality point toward the importance of understanding the association causes of mortality in NAFLD. This meta-analysis aimed to seek the associations of NAFLD with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related, liver-related, and cancer-related mortality.

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Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent amongst overweight and obese individuals, and weight loss remains the main mode of treatment for NAFLD patients. Weight perception plays a key role in the efficacy of such treatment. The current study aims to investigate the prevalence, associating factors and implications of poor weight perception amongst such individuals.

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Article Synopsis
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) often coexists with fatty liver disease, and a shift from using the term non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) raises concerns about diagnosis accuracy.
  • A study analyzing data from the NHANES survey found that the new MAFLD definition increased fatty liver diagnoses by nearly 69%, revealing significant health risks associated specifically with the MAFLD(+)/NAFLD(-) group.
  • The premature adoption of MAFLD as a definition leads to over-diagnosis and worsens patient outcomes, highlighting the need for careful consideration in diagnosing and treating fatty liver in T2DM patients.
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