Complete alcohol abstinence increases the risk of NAFLD but not severity. A population analysis with transient elastography

CONCLUSION: Interestingly, modest alcohol consumption is associated with decreased odds of NAFLD. Further investigations are required to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and NAFLD and subsequently the potential impact on NAFLD management.PMID:35944527 | DOI:10.1080/00365521.2022.2105168

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology - August 9, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jieling Xiao Cheng Han Ng Kai En Chan Ansel Shao Pin Tang Readon Teh Abel Ho Zhi Ling Jie Ning Yong Wen Hui Lim Darren Jun Hao Tan Caitlyn Tan Khin Maung Win Aung Hlaing Bwa Nicholas W S Chew Daniel Huang Yock Young Dan Mazen Noureddin Mohammad Shadab Sid Source Type: research