An Observational Data Meta-Analysis on the Differences in Prevalence and Risk Factors Between MAFLD vs NAFLD

The shift to redefine non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) can profoundly affect patient care, healthcare professionals, and progress within the field. To date, there remains no consensus on the characterization of NAFLD versus MAFLD. Thus, this study sought to compare the differences between the natural history of NAFLD and MAFLD.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 3, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Grace En Hui Lim, Ansel Tang, Cheng Han Ng, Yip Han Chin, Wen Hui Lim, Darren Jun Hao Tan, Jie Ning Yong, Jieling Xiao, Chloe Wen-Min Lee, Mark Chan, Nicholas WS. Chew, Eunice Xiang Xuan Tan, Mohammad Shadab Siddiqui, Daniel Huang, Mazen Noureddin, Arun J Source Type: research