Are there outcome differences between NAFLD and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease?

Zobair M YounossiJames M PaikReem Al ShabeebPegah GolabiIssah YounossiLinda Henry

Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (2022)

MAFLD and NAFLD have similar clinical profiles and long-term outcomes. The increased liver-related mortality among NAFLD is driven by insulin resistance, and among MAFLD is primarily driven by ALD.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
type diabetes
adipose tissue
cardiovascular events
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet
cardiovascular disease
fatty acid
weight loss
drug induced