Risk factors for biopsy ‐proven advanced non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in the Veterans Health Administration

ConclusionsIn the VHA, diabetes and severe obesity increased risk for advanced fibrosis in NAFLD. Of these patients, only a small proportion (~20%) had enrolled in diet/exercise programs or had bariatric surgery (~2%). These results suggest that providers should focus/tailor interventions to improve outcomes, particularly in those with diabetes and severe obesity.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - November 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Y. A. Patel, E. J. Gifford, L. M. Glass, R. McNeil, M. J. Turner, B. Han, D. Provenzale, S. S. Choi, C. A. Moylan, C. M. Hunt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research