Causal relationship of hepatic fat with liver damage and insulin resistance in nonalcoholic fatty liver

ConclusionThese data suggest that long‐term hepatic fat accumulation plays a causal role in the development of chronic liver disease.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: P. Dongiovanni, S. Stender, A. Pietrelli, R. M. Mancina, A. Cespiati, S. Petta, S. Pelusi, P. Pingitore, S. Badiali, M. Maggioni, V. Mannisto, S. Grimaudo, R. M. Pipitone, J. Pihlajamaki, A. Craxi, M. Taube, L. M.S. Carlsson, S. Fargion, S. Romeo, J. Kozl Tags: Original Article Source Type: research