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van Son KC, van Dijk AM, Driessen S, Mak AL, Witjes JJ, Houttu VAT, Zwirs D, Nieuwdorp M, van den Born BJH, Fischer JC, Tushuizen ME, Drenth JPH, Hamer HM, Beuers UHW, Verheij J, Holleboom AG. Validation of the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF)-test in heparinized and EDTA plasma for use in reflex testing algorithms for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Clin Chem Lab Med 2024; 62:e236-e239. [PMID: 38742657 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2024-0470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Koen C van Son
- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 26066 Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 26066 Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 26066 Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory Specialized Diagnostics & Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, LUMC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory Specialized Diagnostics & Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 26066 Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, 26066 Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Manuc T, Preda CM, Istratescu D, Gheorghe L, Cerban R, Ester C, Stroie TG, Alecu RI, Ciuciureanu CM, Marin AI, Tugui L, Tieranu C, Andrei SL, Diculescu M, Manuc M. Sylimarin Versus Essential Phospholipids in Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) - A Prospective Comparative Randomized Trial. MAEDICA 2024; 19:9-16. [PMID: 38736928 PMCID: PMC11079726 DOI: 10.26574/maedica.2024.19.1.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Introduction:Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an entity with a growing incidence but only a few pharmacological options. In Romania, the prevalence of MASLD has been increasing, while that of viral hepatitis has been decreasing. The purpose of this study is to compare two supplements for the treatment of MASLD. Methods:Between January 2020 and May 2022, 90 patients with MASLD were randomized to receive either silymarin 150 mg b.i.d (45 subjects) or essential phospholipids (EPLs) 825 mg b.i.d. (45 subjects) for six months. All study participants received recommendations for lifestyle and diet modifications. Assessment of the severity of steatosis and liver fibrosis was performed using FibroScan® with controlled attenuated parameter (CAP) at the beginning and end of treatment. Results:A total of 68 patients completed the trial. The two groups were statistically comparable in terms of clinical, biological and FibroScanR parameters. Aspartate transferase (AST) decreased from a median of 40 to 28 IU/L in the EPL arm (compared to 25→¨25.5 IU/L in the silymarin arm) (p-value=0.11) and alanine transaminase (ALT) decreased from 46 to 37.5 IU/L (compared to 31→30 IU/L) (p-value = 0.38). Plasma cholesterol levels also decreased significantly in the EPL group (218→189.5 mg/dL) compared to the silymarin arm (217→209 mg/dL) (p = 0.01). At the end of treatment, liver stiffness decreased by 0.7 KPa (6.9→6.2 KPa) in the EPL group but increased by 2.3 KPa (7.2→9.5 KPa) in the silymarin group (p = 0.1). The reduction in hepatic steatosis was comparable between the two groups: it decreased by 5% of the initial value. Conclusion:In our study, a six-month treatment with EPLs was superior to silymarin in MASLD patients because it succeeded in improving both laboratory parameters and liver fibrosis, as estimated by FibroScan®.
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- Teodora Manuc
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
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- Elias Emergency Hospital, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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Manuc T, Preda CM, Istratescu D, Gheorghe L, Cerban R, Ester C, Stroie TG, Alecu RI, Ciuciureanu CM, Marin AI, Tugui L, Tieranu C, Andrei SL, Diculescu M, Manuc M. Sylimarin Versus Essential Phospholipids in Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) - A Prospective Comparative Randomized Trial. MAEDICA 2024; 19:9-16. [PMID: 38736928 PMCID: PMC11079726 DOI: 10.26574/maedica.2024.19.11.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Introduction:Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an entity with a growing incidence but only a few pharmacological options. In Romania, the prevalence of MASLD has been increasing, while that of viral hepatitis has been decreasing. The purpose of this study is to compare two supplements for the treatment of MASLD. Methods:Between January 2020 and May 2022, 90 patients with MASLD were randomized to receive either silymarin 150 mg b.i.d (45 subjects) or essential phospholipids (EPLs) 825 mg b.i.d. (45 subjects) for six months. All study participants received recommendations for lifestyle and diet modifications. Assessment of the severity of steatosis and liver fibrosis was performed using FibroScan® with controlled attenuated parameter (CAP) at the beginning and end of treatment. Results:A total of 68 patients completed the trial. The two groups were statistically comparable in terms of clinical, biological and FibroScanR parameters. Aspartate transferase (AST) decreased from a median of 40 to 28 IU/L in the EPL arm (compared to 25→¨25.5 IU/L in the silymarin arm) (p-value=0.11) and alanine transaminase (ALT) decreased from 46 to 37.5 IU/L (compared to 31→30 IU/L) (p-value = 0.38). Plasma cholesterol levels also decreased significantly in the EPL group (218→189.5 mg/dL) compared to the silymarin arm (217→209 mg/dL) (p = 0.01). At the end of treatment, liver stiffness decreased by 0.7 KPa (6.9→6.2 KPa) in the EPL group but increased by 2.3 KPa (7.2→9.5 KPa) in the silymarin group (p = 0.1). The reduction in hepatic steatosis was comparable between the two groups: it decreased by 5% of the initial value. Conclusion:In our study, a six-month treatment with EPLs was superior to silymarin in MASLD patients because it succeeded in improving both laboratory parameters and liver fibrosis, as estimated by FibroScan®.
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- Teodora Manuc
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
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- Elias Emergency Hospital, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest, Romania
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Zhang X, Jiang Z, Jin X, Zhou Q. Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine combined with Silibinin on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37052. [PMID: 38306552 PMCID: PMC10843422 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with Silibinin in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are still inconclusive. This meta-analysis intends to evaluation to explore the clinical efficacy and quality assessment of traditional Chinese medicine in combination with Silymarin in the treatment of NAFLD, aiming to aims to provide evidence-based data analysis for researchers and clinical practitioners involved in TCM research for NAFLD, with the hope of facilitating wider adoption and application. METHODS In this meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, CQVIP and CBM databases from the establishment of the databases to Oct 2023. The study proposed to include studies that reported combination of TCM with Silibinin and Silibinin alone in the treatment of NAFLD, excluding studies for which full text was not available or for which data extraction was not possible; studies using animal studies; reviews and systematic reviews. All data were processed by STATA15.1 statistical software. RESULTS 16 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis. The sample size ranged from 48 to 120, with a total of 1335 patients, including 669 in the Combined treatment group and 384 in the Silibinin group. The findings indicated that the total effective rate of combined treatment group was significantly higher than that of Silibinin alone. Levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) of combined treatment group were all significantly lower than that of western medicine alone. Additionally, after treating NAFLD with a combination of TCM and Silibinin, the TCM syndrome score were significantly lower than those observed with Silibinin alone. CONCLUSION Traditional Chinese medicine in conjunction with Silibinin capsules has shown significant efficacy in the treatment of NAFLD, improving clinical symptoms, blood lipid levels, and liver function. Furthermore, it is essential to engage in multi-omics research, investigate iron death, and explore the gut microbiota as potential observational indicators for the diagnosis and inclusion criteria. Conducting more high-quality clinical experiments is necessary to further validate these findings.
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- Xiang Zhang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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van Son K, te Nijenhuis-Noort L, Boone S, Mook-Kanamori D, Holleboom A, Roos P, Lamb H, Alblas G, Coenraad M, Rosendaal F, de Mutsert R, Tushuizen M. Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in a middle-aged population with overweight and normal liver enzymes, and diagnostic accuracy of noninvasive proxies. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e34934. [PMID: 38181294 PMCID: PMC10766322 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing at an alarming rate. Elevated liver enzymes are a primary reason to refer patients for further testing. However, liver enzymes within the normal range do not exclude the presence of MASLD. We examined the prevalence of MASLD in a middle-aged population with overweight and normal liver enzymes. In addition, we examined the accuracy of 4 sets of noninvasive proxies for MASLD. We included 1017 participants from the Netherlands epidemiology of obesity cohort study with body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 and liver enzymes (asparate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase) within normal range. The diagnostic accuracy of biomarker scores (fatty liver index, liver fat score [LFS], STEATO-ELSA, and hepatic steatosis index) was determined against elevated hepatic triglyceride content measured by 1proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Participants (mean age 56 years, 49% women), had a median body mass index of 29.6 kg/m2 and a median hepatic triglyceride content of 4.4%. MASLD was present in 42% of participants and was more common in men than women, with respectively 47% and 36% being affected. The LFS showed the highest accuracy with an area under the curve of 0.72. We identified metabolic syndrome as the prime predictor for MASLD with an odds ratio of 2.95 (95% confidence interval 2.20-3.98). The prevalence of MASLD in middle-aged men and women with overweight and liver enzymes within the normal range is over 40%. LFS showed the highest accuracy to detect MASLD, but, overall, biomarker scores performed relatively poor. The presence of metabolic syndrome was the prime predictor of MASLD.
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- K.C. van Son
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Driessen S, de Jong VD, van Son KC, Klompenhouwer T, Colardelle Y, Alings M, Moreno C, Anker SD, Castro Cabezas M, Holleboom AG, Grobbee DE, Tushuizen ME. A global survey of health care workers' awareness of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: The AwareNASH survey. United European Gastroenterol J 2023; 11:654-662. [PMID: 37563849 PMCID: PMC10493357 DOI: 10.1002/ueg2.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The estimated global prevalence and burden of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its advanced stage, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is increasing. Yet, NAFLD remains largely underdiagnosed. In addition to hepatic morbidity and mortality, NAFLD is associated with increased cardiovascular complications, warranting a multidisciplinary approach. Despite its rapidly increasing prevalence, knowledge of NAFLD among healthcare workers is limited, especially with specialists outside the field of hepatology and gastroenterology. OBJECTIVES To investigate knowledge, practice and opinions/attitudes of healthcare workers towards diagnosis and management of NAFLD/NASH. METHODS The survey was designed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary scientific committee established especially for this study. The survey was disseminated to healthcare workers from seven different disciplines through four collaborating societies, social media and at a cardiology-themed conference from February to June 2022. Median and interquartile range were mentioned for numeric responses and proportions for categorical responses or responses on a Likert scale. Likert scale responses were treated as ordinal data and analysed with the appropriate tests. RESULTS The full dataset included 613 respondents from 88 different countries (including 488 physicians). 64% of the surveyed physicians underestimated the prevalence of NAFLD. General practitioners and cardiologists underestimated the prevalence most often (74% and 77%, respectively). Compared to the other disciplines, cardiologists were least familiar with the symptoms and diagnostic criteria and felt least confident in diagnosing and managing NAFLD. Overall, 65% of physicians reported regularly using evidence-based guidelines for managing NAFLD, yet 72% reported challenges in providing lifestyle recommendations. A lack of awareness was the most common reported reason for the lack of screening for NAFLD (68% respectively). CONCLUSIONS Despite the growing burden of NAFLD, there is a significant gap in awareness, knowledge, and management among physicians treating patients with cardiometabolic comorbidities, particularly cardiologists. Hepatologists and gastroenterologists could play a role in educating their fellow physicians.
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- Stan Driessen
- Department of Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary CareUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtthe Netherlands
- Julius ClinicalZeistthe Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRadboudumcNijmegenthe Netherlands
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- Julius ClinicalZeistthe Netherlands
- Department of CardiologyAmphia HospitalBredathe Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and Digestive OncologyCUB Hôspital ErasmeUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Department of CardiologyCharité‐UniversitätsmedizinBerlinGermany
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- Julius ClinicalZeistthe Netherlands
- Department of Internal MedicineFranciscus Gasthuis & VlietlandRotterdamthe Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine and EndocrinologyErasmus MC Medical CenterRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary CareUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtthe Netherlands
- Julius ClinicalZeistthe Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenthe Netherlands
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Suárez M, Martínez R, Torres AM, Torres B, Mateo J. A Machine Learning Method to Identify the Risk Factors for Liver Fibrosis Progression in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:3801-3809. [PMID: 37477764 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08031-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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AIM Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a silent epidemy that has become the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced stage of NAFLD, which is linked to a high risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model to identify the main risk factors associated with the progression of hepatic fibrosis in patients with NASH. METHODS A database from a multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study was analyzed. A total of 215 patients with NASH biopsy-proven diagnosed were collected. NAFLD Activity Score and Kleiner scoring system were used to diagnose and staging these patients. Noninvasive tests (NITs) scores were added to identify which one were more reliable for follow-up and to avoid biopsy. For analysis, different Machine Learning methods were implemented, being the eXtreme Gradient Booster (XGB) system the proposed algorithm to develop the predictive model. RESULTS The most important variable in this predictive model was High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, followed by systemic arterial hypertension and triglycerides (TG). NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS) was the most reliable NIT. As for the proposed method, XGB obtained higher results than the second method, K-Nearest Neighbors, in terms of accuracy (95.05 vs. 90.42) and Area Under the Curve (0.95 vs. 0.91). CONCLUSIONS HDL cholesterol, systemic arterial hypertension, and TG were the most important risk factors for liver fibrosis progression in NASH patients. NFS is recommended for monitoring and decision making.
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- Miguel Suárez
- Gastroenterology Department, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Av. Hermandad de Donantes de Sangre, 1, 16002, Cuenca, Spain.
- Medical Analysis Expert Group, Institute of Technology, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Av. Hermandad de Donantes de Sangre, 1, 16002, Cuenca, Spain
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- Medical Analysis Expert Group, Institute of Technology, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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- Medical Analysis Expert Group, Institute of Technology, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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Weijers G, Munsterman ID, Thijssen JM, Kuppeveld H, Drenth JPH, Tjwa ETTL, de Korte CL. Noninvasive Staging of Hepatic Steatosis Using Calibrated 2D US with Liver Biopsy as the Reference Standard. Radiology 2023; 306:e220104. [PMID: 36255308 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.220104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background Accumulation of lipid in the liver (ie, hepatic steatosis) is the basis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Asymptomatic steatosis can lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and downstream complications. Purpose To assess the diagnostic performance of calibrated US (CAUS) as a method for detection and staging of hepatic steatosis in comparison with liver biopsy. Materials and Methods Two-dimensional US images in 223 consecutive patients who underwent US-guided liver biopsy from May 2012 to February 2016 were retrospectively analyzed by two observers using CAUS. CAUS semiautomatically estimates echo-level and texture parameters, with particular interest in the residual attenuation coefficient (RAC), which is the remaining steatosis-driven attenuation obtained after correction of the beam profile. Data were correlated with patient characteristics and histologically determined steatosis grades and fibrosis stages. The data were equally divided into training and test sets to independently train and test logistic regression models for detection (>5% fat) and staging (>33% and >66% fat) of hepatic steatosis by using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) analysis. Results A total of 195 patients (mean age, 50 years ± 13 [SD]; 110 men) were included and divided into a training set (n = 97 [50%]) and a test set (n = 98 [50%]). The average CAUS interobserver correlation coefficient was 0.95 (R range, 0.87-0.99). The best correlation with steatosis was found for the RAC parameter (R = 0.78, P < .01), while no correlation was found for fibrosis (R = 0.14, P = .054). Steatosis detection using RAC showed an AUC of 0.97 (95% CI: 0.94, 1.00), and the multivariable AUC was found to be 0.97 (95% CI: 0.95, 1.00). The predictive performance for moderate and severe hepatic steatosis using RAC was 0.93 (95% CI: 0.88, 0.98) and 0.93 (95% CI: 0.87, 0.98), respectively. Conclusion The calibrated US parameter residual attenuation coefficient detects and stages steatosis accurately with limited interobserver variability, and performance is not hampered by the presence of fibrosis. © RSNA, 2022 Online supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Grant in this issue.
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- Gert Weijers
- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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- From the Medical UltraSound Imaging Center (MUSIC), Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (G.W., J.M.T., H.K., C.L.d.K.), and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (I.D.M., J.P.H.D., E.T.T.L.T.), Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grootepleinzuid 10, Nijmegen 6500 HB, the Netherlands
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van Son KC, Tushuizen ME, Holleboom AG, Drenth JPH. A non-invasive score for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) cirrhosis. Eur J Intern Med 2022; 98:43-44. [PMID: 35249779 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Koen C van Son
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis: Diagnostic Accuracy of Pro-C3 for Hepatic Fibrosis in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9121920. [PMID: 34944736 PMCID: PMC8698886 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The prevalence and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing, yet adequately validated tests for care paths are limited and non-invasive markers of disease progression are urgently needed. The aim of this work was to summarize the performance of Pro-C3, a biomarker of active fibrogenesis, in detecting significant fibrosis (F ≥ 2), advanced fibrosis (F ≥ 3), cirrhosis (F4) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in patients with NAFLD. A sensitive search of five databases was performed in July 2021. Studies reporting Pro-C3 measurements and liver histology in adults with NAFLD without co-existing liver diseases were eligible. Meta-analysis was conducted by applying a bivariate random effects model to produce summary estimates of Pro-C3 accuracy. From 35 evaluated reports, eight studies met our inclusion criteria; 1568 patients were included in our meta-analysis of significant fibrosis and 2058 in that of advanced fibrosis. The area under the summary curve was 0.81 (95% CI 0.77–0.84) in detecting significant fibrosis and 0.79 (95% CI 0.73–0.82) for advanced fibrosis. Our results support Pro-C3 as an important candidate biomarker for non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in NAFLD. Further direct comparisons with currently recommended non-invasive tests will demonstrate whether Pro-C3 panels can outperform these tests, and improve care paths for patients with NAFLD.
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van Dijk AM, Schattenberg JM, Holleboom AG, Tushuizen ME. Referral care paths for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-Gearing up for an ever more prevalent and severe liver disease. United European Gastroenterol J 2021; 9:903-909. [PMID: 34609086 PMCID: PMC8498396 DOI: 10.1002/ueg2.12150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly prevalent and potentially severe liver disease, emphasizing the need for implementation of widely supported care paths for patients at risk for advanced stages of NAFLD. In particular, the distinction of patients with a progressive and/or advanced, fibrotic NAFLD from those with simple steatosis requires improvement, as well as the awareness for NAFLD among health care professionals. Broad acceptance and implementation of interdisciplinary care paths in the near future will bring enhanced identification of those patients that benefit from surveillance, intensive lifestyle management, and empirical or investigational pharmacotherapy and enhance our epidemiological grasp of NAFLD in relation to lifestyle, genetic background, and cardiometabolic comorbidities related to NAFLD.
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- Anne-Marieke van Dijk
- Department of Internal and Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Metabolic Liver Research Program, I. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Internal and Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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