High Prevalence of Fatty Liver Disease Among Adolescents, Measured by Transient Elastography
The prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), detected by transient elastography, is alarmingly high among adolescents, researchers report in the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Effective noninvasive strategies are needed to differentiate simple steatosis from progressive forms are urgently needed. With the increasing prevalence of obesity, MAFLD has
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Dr. Kristine Novak has worked as an editor at biomedical research journals and as a science writer for over 15 years, covering advances in gastroenterology, hepatology, cancer, immunology, biotechnology, molecular genetics, and clinical trials. She has a PhD in cell biology and an interest in all areas of medical research.
