Towards unifying fatty liver nomenclature: a voice from the Middle East and North Africa

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41575-024-00918-zFatty liver disease is one of the most common liver diseases in the Middle East and North Africa region, and globally. Unfortunately, there is a lack of awareness regarding this condition. The nomenclature changes for NAFLD (to MAFLD or MASLD) have gained considerable attention in the hepatology community. Here, we present our point of view on this ongoing change and debate.
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