Hepatic fibrosis is associated with an increased rate of decline in bone mineral density in men with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

ConclusionsNAFLD was not associated with the total hip BMD decline rate. However, hepatic fibrosis was significantly associated with an increased rate of decline in total hip BMD in men with NAFLD.Clinical trial registrationThis study is a retrospective observational study and is not a drug trial. There was no need for clinical trial registration.

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Source: Hepatology International - October 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research