Intensive lifestyle management improves steatosis and fibrosis in pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Childhood obesity, with associated comorbidities such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a growing global health problem. Although lifestyle management is the mainstay of treatment, its efficacy on liver fibrosis has not yet been established.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 3, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sander Lefere, Ellen Dupont, Ann De Guchtenaere, Stephanie Van Biervliet, Saskia Vande Velde, Xavier Verhelst, Lindsey Devisscher, Hans Van Vlierberghe, Anja Geerts, Ruth De Bruyne Source Type: research