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The diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease should carry important prognostic information

Authors :
Ian A. Rowe
Richard D. Parker
Source :
Nature reviews. Gastroenterologyhepatology. 16(8)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The diagnostic reach of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is broad, stretching from simple steatosis to cirrhosis. Expanded disease definitions are an important cause of waste in health care. Now is the time to revise the definition of NAFLD to include only those who have developed advanced fibrosis.

Details

ISSN :
17595053
Volume :
16
Issue :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Nature reviews. Gastroenterologyhepatology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....71fceca61e6828d1ff5eb194e8ce014c