Alanine aminotransferase elevation varies by ethnicity among Asian and Pacific Islander children with overweight or obesity

ConclusionHigh elevated ALT prevalence among Asian/PI children with overweight and obesity emphasizes the need for MASLD risk assessment and examination of ethnic subgroups.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - March 6, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Catherine Lee, Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, Erica P. Gunderson, Nidhi P. Goyal, Jeanne A. Darbinian, Louise C. Greenspan, Joan C. Lo Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research