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Liu L, Lin J, Yin M, Liu L, Gao J, Liu X, Zhu J, Wu A. Association of the fat mass index with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis: evidence from NHANES 2017-2018. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6943. [PMID: 38521854 PMCID: PMC10960854 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57388-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Limited population-based studies discuss the association between fat mass index (FMI) and the risk of liver diseases. This investigation utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to examine the linkage between the FMI and liver conditions, specifically steatosis and fibrosis. The study leveraged data from NHANES's 2017-2018 cross-sectional study, employing an oversampling technique to deal with sample imbalance. Hepatic steatosis and fibrosis were identified by vibration-controlled transient elastography. Receiver operating curve was used to assess the relationship of anthropometric indicators, e.g., the FMI, body mass index (BMI), weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI), percentage of body fat (BF%), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI), with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis. In this study, which included 2260 participants, multivariate logistic regression models, stratified analyses, restricted cubic spline (RCS), and sharp regression discontinuity analyses were utilized. The results indicated that the WHR and the FMI achieved the highest area under the curve for identifying hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, respectively (0.720 and 0.726). Notably, the FMI presented the highest adjusted odds ratio for both hepatic steatosis (6.40 [4.91-8.38], p = 2.34e-42) and fibrosis (6.06 [5.00, 7.37], p = 5.88e-74). Additionally, potential interaction effects were observed between the FMI and variables such as the family income-to-poverty ratio, smoking status, and hypertension, all of which correlated with the presence of liver fibrosis (p for interaction < 0.05). The RCS models further confirmed a significant positive correlation of the FMI with the controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness measurements. Overall, the findings underscore the strong link between the FMI and liver conditions, proposing the FMI as a potential straightforward marker for identifying liver diseases.
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- Lihe Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.
- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.
- Suzhou Clinical Center of Digestive Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China.
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Zhang L, Huang Y, Huang M, Zhao CH, Zhang YJ, Wang Y. Development of Cost-Effective Fatty Liver Disease Prediction Models in a Chinese Population: Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e53654. [PMID: 38363597 PMCID: PMC10907948 DOI: 10.2196/53654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in China presents a significant public health concern. Traditional ultrasound, commonly used for fatty liver screening, often lacks the ability to accurately quantify steatosis, leading to insufficient follow-up for patients with moderate-to-severe steatosis. Transient elastography (TE) provides a more quantitative diagnosis of steatosis and fibrosis, closely aligning with biopsy results. Moreover, machine learning (ML) technology holds promise for developing more precise diagnostic models for NAFLD using a variety of laboratory indicators. OBJECTIVE This study aims to develop a novel ML-based diagnostic model leveraging TE results for staging hepatic steatosis. The objective was to streamline the model's input features, creating a cost-effective and user-friendly tool to distinguish patients with NAFLD requiring follow-up. This innovative approach merges TE and ML to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in NAFLD assessment. METHODS The study involved a comprehensive analysis of health examination records from Suzhou Municipal Hospital, spanning from March to May 2023. Patient data and questionnaire responses were meticulously inputted into Microsoft Excel 2019, followed by thorough data cleaning and model development using Python 3.7, with libraries scikit-learn and numpy to ensure data accuracy. A cohort comprising 978 residents with complete medical records and TE results was included for analysis. Various classification models, including logistic regression (LR), k-nearest neighbor (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM), and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), were constructed and evaluated based on the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). RESULTS Among the 916 patients included in the study, 273 were diagnosed with moderate-to-severe NAFLD. The concordance rate between traditional ultrasound and TE for detecting moderate-to-severe NAFLD was 84.6% (231/273). The AUROC values for the RF, LightGBM, XGBoost, SVM, KNN, and LR models were 0.91, 0.86, 0.83, 0.88, 0.77, and 0.81, respectively. These models achieved accuracy rates of 84%, 81%, 78%, 81%, 76%, and 77%, respectively. Notably, the RF model exhibited the best performance. A simplified RF model was developed with an AUROC of 0.88, featuring 62% sensitivity and 90% specificity. This simplified model used 6 key features: waist circumference, BMI, fasting plasma glucose, uric acid, total bilirubin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. This approach offers a cost-effective and user-friendly tool while streamlining feature acquisition for training purposes. CONCLUSIONS The study introduces a groundbreaking, cost-effective ML algorithm that leverages health examination data for identifying moderate-to-severe NAFLD. This model has the potential to significantly impact public health by enabling targeted investigations and interventions for NAFLD. By integrating TE and ML technologies, the study showcases innovative approaches to advancing NAFLD diagnostics.
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- Liang Zhang
- Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Information Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Ding D, Guo G, Cui L, Jia G, Wang X, Zhang M, Tian S, Zheng L, Liu Y, Hu Y, Xuan G, Yang J, Yang C, Sun R, Deng J, Guo C, Chen Y, Shang Y, Han Y. Prognostic significance of liver stiffness in patients with primary biliary cholangitis: validation of Baveno VII criteria. Hepatol Int 2024; 18:206-215. [PMID: 37725332 PMCID: PMC10857967 DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10587-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of liver stiffness measurements (LSM) in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) remains to be further elucidated. AIMS To clarify the prognostic role of LSM and to validate the "novel concepts" proposed by the Baveno VII Working Group. METHODS An analysis of the prognostic significance of LSM was performed involving 672 patients. RESULTS LSM and ΔLSM/ΔT were independent risk factors for liver decompensation, liver transplantation, or liver-related death (primary outcomes, p < 0.001, both). A rule of 5 kPa for LSM (10-15-20 kPa) could be used to denote progressively higher relative risks of primary outcomes. Patients with LSM < 10 kPa have a negligible 3-year risk of primary outcomes (< 1%). Cut-off values of 10 and 15 kPa can be used to classify PBC patients into low-, medium-, and high-risk groups. A clinically significant decrease in LSM, evaluated at 6, 12, or 24 months elastography tests, was associated with a substantially reduced risk of primary outcomes (p < 0.05, all), which can be defined as a decrease in LSM of > - 20% associated with LSM < 20 kPa or any decrease to LSM < 10 kPa. A clinically significant increase in LSM, evaluated at 6, 12, or 24 months elastography tests, was associated with a substantially raised risk of primary outcomes (p < 0.05, all), which can be defined as an increase in LSM of ≥ + 20% or any increase to LSM ≥ 15 kPa. CONCLUSIONS LSM can be used to monitor disease progression and predict long-term prognosis in patients with PBC.
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- Dawei Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Fourth Department of Liver Disease (Difficult & Complicated Liver Diseases and Artificial Liver Center), Beijing You'an Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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Huang ZH, Wang LK, Cai SY, Chen HX, Zhou Y, Cheng LK, Lin YW, Zheng MH, Zheng YP. Palm-Sized Wireless Transient Elastography System with Real-Time B-Mode Ultrasound Imaging Guidance: Toward Point-of-Care Liver Fibrosis Assessment. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:189. [PMID: 38248066 PMCID: PMC11154523 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14020189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Transient elastography (TE), recommended by the WHO, is an established method for characterizing liver fibrosis via liver stiffness measurement (LSM). However, technical barriers remain towards point-of-care application, as conventional TE requires wired connections, possesses a bulky size, and lacks adequate imaging guidance for precise liver localization. In this work, we report the design, phantom validation, and clinical evaluation of a palm-sized TE system that enables simultaneous B-mode imaging and LSM. The performance of this system was validated experimentally using tissue-equivalent reference phantoms (1.45-75 kPa). Comparative studies against other liver elastography techniques, including conventional TE and two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE), were performed to evaluate its reliability and validity in adults with various chronic liver diseases. Intra- and inter-operator reliability of LSM were established by an elastography expert and a novice. A good agreement was observed between the Young's modulus reported by the phantom manufacturer and this system (bias: 1.1-8.6%). Among 121 patients, liver stiffness measured by this system and conventional TE were highly correlated (r = 0.975) and strongly agreed with each other (mean difference: -0.77 kPa). Inter-correlation of this system with conventional TE and 2D-SWE was observed. Excellent-to-good operator reliability was demonstrated in 60 patients (ICCs: 0.824-0.913). We demonstrated the feasibility of employing a fully integrated phased array probe for reliable and valid LSM, guided by real-time B-mode imaging of liver anatomy. This system represents the first technical advancement toward point-of-care liver fibrosis assessment. Its small footprint, along with B-mode guidance capability, improves examination efficiency and scales up screening for liver fibrosis.
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- Zi-Hao Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China; (Z.-H.H.); (L.-K.W.); (L.-K.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China; (Z.-H.H.); (L.-K.W.); (L.-K.C.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (S.-Y.C.); (H.-X.C.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (S.-Y.C.); (H.-X.C.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (S.-Y.C.); (H.-X.C.); (Y.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China; (Z.-H.H.); (L.-K.W.); (L.-K.C.)
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- MAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China; (Y.-W.L.); (M.-H.Z.)
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- MAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China; (Y.-W.L.); (M.-H.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment for the Development of Chronic Liver Disease in Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China; (Z.-H.H.); (L.-K.W.); (L.-K.C.)
- Research Institute for Smart Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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Mu R, Xia YC, Zhu KY, Lu JY, Luo Q, Zhang L, Lin RK, Cai XB, Qu Y, Lu LG. Diagnostic value of FibroTouch in identifying hepatic steatosis in NAFLD with MRI-PDFF as the reference standard. J Dig Dis 2023; 24:691-701. [PMID: 37994615 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the performance of the FibroTouch-based ultrasound attenuation parameter (UAP) for assessing hepatic steatosis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) as the reference standard. METHODS This prospective, cross-sectional study included 275 individuals in the training group and 110 individuals in the validation group, all of whom completed a standardized research visit, laboratory tests, MRI-PDFF, and UAP measurements over 1 month. Pearson correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman analysis were used to assess the agreement between UAP and MRI-PDFF for the detection of hepatic steatosis. The diagnostic value of UAP was evaluated by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUROC). Confounding factors to UAP performance were identified by ROC curves and regression analyses. RESULTS The AUROC of UAP for detecting MRI-PDFF at ≥5%, ≥10%, and ≥20% were 0.95 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.92-0.97), 0.86 (95% CI 0.81-0.90), and 0.90 (95% CI 0.86-0.93), respectively, and their optimal thresholds were 259, 274, and 295 dB/m, respectively. The UAP measurements had higher diagnostic accuracy in participants with lower waist circumference (≤90 cm for men and ≤80 cm for women) compared to those with higher waist circumference (AUROC values: 0.97 vs 0.84, P < 0.05). Bland-Altman analysis showed good agreement between UAP and MRI-PDFF (bias 0.00021). According to established regression analyses, hepatic steatosis could be accurately diagnosed using UAP estimation. CONCLUSIONS FibroTouch-UAP has a high diagnostic potential for hepatic steatosis in NAFLD patients and helps clinical assessment and monitoring.
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- Rong Mu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Baoshan Branch, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhang G, Ma L, Fu L, Li M, He F, Feng L, Wang M, Jia J, Wang Y, Zhao X. Diagnostic performance of transient elastography in differentiation between porto-sinusoidal vascular liver disease and compensated cirrhosis. Liver Int 2023; 43:2513-2522. [PMID: 37614162 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15709] [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: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The efficacy of transient elastography (TE) in the differential diagnosis between porto-sinusoidal vascular disease (PSVD) and compensated cirrhosis has not been sufficiently studied. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of TE and identify histological lesions associated with liver stiffness. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study including patients with PSVD and cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh class A) and healthy subjects. Both the PSVD and cirrhotic patients had at least one sign of PH. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was used for differentiation. RESULTS Ninety-two patients with PSVD (median age: 53 years, 33% male), 100 patients with compensated cirrhosis and 101 healthy subjects were included. The median TE-LSM in the PSVD patients (10.0 [7.0-13.0] kPa) was significantly lower than that in the cirrhotic patients (21.0 [15.0-28.0] kPa, p < .001) but was significantly higher than that in the healthy subjects (5.1 [4.6-6.0] kPa, p < .001). The AUROCs of TE-LSM for the discrimination of PSVD from the cirrhosis and healthy subjects were 0.886 (95% CI: 0.833-0.928) and 0.913 (95% CI: 0.864-0.949), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity to discriminate PSVD from compensated cirrhosis were 78.3% and 82.0%, respectively, at a cut-off of 13.6 kPa. Furthermore, portal fibrosis and aberrant cytokeratin 7 expression of centrilobular hepatocytes were significantly associated with higher TE-LSM (≥10.0 kPa). CONCLUSION TE-LSM can be used to differentiate PSVD from compensated cirrhosis. Pathological features in association with increased liver stiffness are identified.
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- Guanhua Zhang
- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- International Medical Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine Unit, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Man S, Deng Y, Ma Y, Fu J, Bao H, Yu C, Lv J, Liu H, Wang B, Li L. Prevalence of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis in the General Population and Various High-Risk Populations: A Nationwide Study With 5.7 Million Adults in China. Gastroenterology 2023; 165:1025-1040. [PMID: 37380136 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of liver steatosis and fibrosis in the general population and populations with potential risk factors in China, so as to inform policies for the screening and management of fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis in general and high-risk populations. METHODS This cross-sectional, population-based, nationwide study was based on the database of the largest health check-up chain in China. Adults from 30 provinces who underwent a check-up between 2017 and 2022 were included. Steatosis and fibrosis were assessed and graded by transient elastography. Overall and stratified prevalence was estimated among the general population and various subpopulations with demographic, cardiovascular, and chronic liver disease risk factors. A mixed effect regression model was used to examine predictors independently associated with steatosis and fibrosis. RESULTS In 5,757,335 participants, the prevalence of steatosis, severe steatosis, advanced fibrosis, and cirrhosis was 44.39%, 10.57%, 2.85%, and 0.87%, respectively. Participants who were male, with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, or elevated alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase had a significantly higher prevalence of all grades of steatosis and fibrosis, and those with fatty liver, decreased albumin or platelet count, and hepatitis B virus infection also had a significantly higher prevalence of fibrosis than their healthy counterparts. Most cardiovascular and chronic liver disease risk factors were independent predictors for steatosis and fibrosis, except for dyslipidemia for fibrosis. CONCLUSIONS A substantial burden of liver steatosis and fibrosis was found in China. Our study provides evidence for shaping future pathways for screening and risk stratification of liver steatosis and fibrosis in the general population. The findings of this study highlight that fatty liver and liver fibrosis should be included in disease management programs as targets for screening and regular monitoring in high-risk populations, especially in those with diabetes.
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- Sailimai Man
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Meinian Institute of Health, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Meinian Institute of Health, Beijing, China; Department of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Meinian Institute of Health, Beijing, China; School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China; Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China; Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Meinian Institute of Health, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing, China; Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China; Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, China.
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Liao Y, Liu L, Yang J, Zhou X, Teng X, Li Y, Wan Y, Yang J, Shi Z. Analysis of clinical features and identification of risk factors in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease based on FibroTouch. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14812. [PMID: 37684380 PMCID: PMC10491815 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41596-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Our aim was to explore the correlation between ultrasound attenuation parameter (UAP) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) based on FibroTouch (China) and clinical features in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), so as to provide a certain basis for the clinical application of FibroTouch in NAFLD. Hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with NAFLD were graded according to FibroTouch, and the relationship between steatosis and fibrosis levels and clinical characteristics was retrospectively analyzed. Hepatic steatosis was positively related with weight, BMI, waist, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, FBG, UA, TG, ALT, AST, GGT, LSM and hepatic fibrosis grading, and was negatively related with gender (male), age and AST/ALT ratio. Hepatic fibrosis was positively related with age, BMI, waist, hypertension, FBG, ALT, AST, GGT, NFS, APRI, FIB-4, UAP and hepatic steatosis grading, and was negatively related with blood platelet (PLT) counts. Moreover, BMI, waist, TG, ALT and LSM were independent risk factors of hepatic steatosis, while decreased PLT counts, AST and UAP were independent risk factors of hepatic fibrosis. Body mass parameters, metabolic risk factors and liver function indicators increase the risk of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with NAFLD, and UAP and LSM can interact with each other.
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- Yan Liao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, China
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Wang J, Liu J, Liu Y, Xue R, Zhan J, Jiang S, Wang L, Yan X, Xiong Y, Xia J, Yin S, Tong X, Chen Y, Li J, Huang R, Wu C. Clinical features of chronic hepatitis B patients with lean nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Hepatol Res 2023; 53:184-195. [PMID: 36317959 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The clinical features have been well described in obese chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, little is known about the clinical features of lean CHB-NAFLD patients. METHODS The study retrospectively included treatment-naïve CHB patients who underwent ultrasound between 2015 and 2021. Liver fibrosis was assessed by aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to platelet ratio index (APRI), Fibrosis-4 score (FIB-4), NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS), and transient elastography. RESULTS Among 1226 CHB-NAFLD patients, 25.0% patients were lean. The age, gender, and platelet, alanine aminotransferase, AST, and albumin levels were comparable between lean CHB-NAFLD and nonlean patients. The levels of plasma glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and uric acid, as well as proportions of concurrent hypertension and diabetes, were lower in lean patients. Lean patients presented higher hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels (3.4 log10 IU/ml vs. 3.2 log10 IU/ml, p = 0.006), hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA levels (4.1 log10 IU/ml vs. 3.2 log10 IU/ml, p < 0.001), and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positive proportions (40.4% vs. 30.2%, p = 0.002) than nonlean patients. The values of APRI, FIB-4, and liver stiffness were comparable between two groups. However, lean patients had lower NFS values (-3.0 vs. -2.6, p < 0.001) and lower proportions (12.6% vs. 21.1%, p = 0.003) of advanced fibrosis (NFS ≥ -1.5) than nonlean patients. Similar results were observed in HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative subgroups. CONCLUSIONS Nearly a quarter of CHB-NAFLD patients were lean. Lean patients had lower proportions of metabolic abnormalities and advanced liver fibrosis than nonlean patients. However, lean CHB-NAFLD patients had higher HBsAg levels, HBV DNA levels, and HBeAg-positive proportions. Registry and registration no. of the study/trial: Clinicaltrials.gov, Identifier: NCT03097952.
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- Jian Wang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Wong WK, Chan WK, Ganapathy SS, Lim SK. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and advanced liver fibrosis among hemodialysis patients in a multiethnic urban population in Malaysia. Semin Dial 2023; 36:107-116. [PMID: 35821201 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic-dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and end stage kidney disease (ESKD) are complications of the metabolic syndrome. Our aim is to study the prevalence of MAFLD and advanced liver fibrosis and the associated factors among hemodialysis patients in a multiracial urban population in Malaysia. METHODS A cross-sectional study of hemodialysis patients from 10 hemodialysis centers was used. FibroTouch examination was performed on all patients. Fatty liver was diagnosed based on ultrasound attenuation parameter ≥248 dB/m while advanced liver fibrosis was diagnosed based on liver stiffness measurement ≥10 kPa. RESULTS This study included 447 hemodialysis patients (median age 59 [50-67], male 55%, Chinese 61%, Malay 20%, Indian 18%). Dialysis vintage was 49 (22-93) months. The prevalence of MAFLD was 43.4%. Independent factors associated with MAFLD were elevated waist circumference (aOR = 10.1, 95% CI = 5.3-19.4, p < 0.001), normal platelet count (aOR = 3.1, 95% CI = 1.3-7.3, p < 0.05), low HDL cholesterol (aOR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.3-4.2, p < 0.01), elevated fasting blood sugar (aOR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.3-3.8, p < 0.01), elevated hsCRP (aOR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.2-4.0, p < 0.01), and advanced liver fibrosis (aOR = 3.0, 95% CI = 1.6-5.6, p < 0.001). The prevalence of advanced liver fibrosis was 25.5%. Independent factors associated with advanced liver fibrosis were male gender (aOR = 1.8, 95% CI = 1.0-3.0, p < 0.05), elevated waist circumference (aOR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.0-4.0, p < 0.05), low platelet count (aOR = 5.4, 95% CI = 2.7-11.0, p < 0.001), elevated GGT (aOR = 5.0, 95% CI = 2.9-8.8, p < 0.001), and MAFLD (aOR = 3.2, 95% CI = 1.7-5.9, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION A high prevalence of MAFLD and advanced liver fibrosis was observed among hemodialysis patients. Nephrologists should consider a more proactive approach in diagnosing MAFLD and/or advanced liver fibrosis in hemodialysis patients.
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- Wei-Kei Wong
- Department of Medicine, University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nephrology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Di Ciaula A, Shanmugam H, Ribeiro R, Pina A, Andrade R, Bonfrate L, Raposo JF, Macedo MP, Portincasa P. Liver fat accumulation more than fibrosis causes early liver dynamic dysfunction in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Eur J Intern Med 2023; 107:52-59. [PMID: 36344354 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.10.024] [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: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), events driving early hepatic dysfunction with respect to specific metabolic pathways are still poorly known. METHODS We enrolled 84 subjects with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes (T2D). FibroScan® served to assess NAFLD by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), and fibrosis by liver stiffness (LS). Patients with LS above 7 kPa were excluded. APRI and FIB-4 were used as additional serum biomarkers of fibrosis. The stable-isotope dynamic breath test was used to assess the hepatic efficiency of portal extraction (as DOB15) and microsomal metabolization (as cPDR30) of orally-administered (13C)-methacetin. RESULTS NAFLD occurred in 45%, 65.9%, and 91.3% of normal weight, overweight, and obese subjects, respectively. Biomarkers of liver fibrosis were comparable across subgroups, and LS was higher in obese, than in normal weight subjects. DOB15 was 23.2 ± 1.5‰ in normal weight subjects, tended to decrease in overweight (19.9 ± 1.0‰) and decreased significantly in obese subjects (16.9 ± 1.3, P = 0.008 vs. normal weight). Subjects with NAFLD had lower DOB15 (18.7 ± 0.9 vs. 22.1 ± 1.2, P = 0.03) but higher LS (4.7 ± 0.1 vs. 4.0 ± 0.2 kPa, P = 0.0003) than subjects without NAFLD, irrespective of fibrosis. DOB15 (but not cPDR30) decreased with increasing degree of NAFLD (R = -0.26; P = 0.01) and LS (R = -0.23, P = 0.03). Patients with T2D showed increased rate of NAFLD than those without T2D but similar LS, DOB15 and cPDR30. CONCLUSIONS Overweight, obesity and liver fat accumulation manifest with deranged portal extraction efficiency of methacetin into the steatotic hepatocyte. This functional alteration occurs early, and irrespective of significant fibrosis and presence of T2D.
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- Agostino Di Ciaula
- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Medical School, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Medical School, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy
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- Portuguese Diabetes Association-Education and Research Center (APDP-ERC), Lisbon 1150-082, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa 1169-056, Portugal
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- Portuguese Diabetes Association-Education and Research Center (APDP-ERC), Lisbon 1150-082, Portugal
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Medical School, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy.
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa 1169-056, Portugal; Portuguese Diabetes Association-Education and Research Center (APDP-ERC), Lisbon 1150-082, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa 1169-056, Portugal; Portuguese Diabetes Association-Education and Research Center (APDP-ERC), Lisbon 1150-082, Portugal
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Medical School, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy.
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Zuo Z, Cui H, Wang M, Huang C, Wu J, Tao C, Li Z, Yang C, Pan K, Bao J, Liu S, Xu A. Diagnostic of FibroTouch and six serological models in assessing the degree of liver fibrosis among patients with chronic hepatic disease: A single-center retrospective study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270512. [PMID: 35776774 PMCID: PMC9249238 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background and aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of FibroTouch and serological models on staging hepatic fibrosis in chronic liver diseases. Methods We recruited 850 patients undergoing liver biopsy and received FibroTouch test before or after liver biopsy within one week, blood was taken for the routine inspection before the operation within one week. The serological models were calculated by the blood results and routine clinical information. The diagnostic value of FibroTouch and six serological models was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Results Patients with severe liver fibrosis had significantly higher AST, ALT, GGT, RDW, ALP, and FT-LSM. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of FT-LSM for the liver diagnosis of S≥2, S≥3 and S = 4 was 0.75(95% confidence interval [CI]:0.72–0.78), 0.83(95% CI: 0.80–0.86), and 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81–0.89), respectively. The optimal cut-off of FT-LSM for diagnosing S≥2, S≥3 and S = 4 was 8.7, 10.7, and 12.3, respectively. Conclusions Our study showed the FibroTouch has a higher diagnostic value compared with the non-invasive serological models in staging the fibrosis stage. The cut-off of FibroTouch and five serological models (APRI, FIB-4, S-index, Forns, and PRP) increased with the severe of fibrosis stage.
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- Zhongbao Zuo
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Pathology Department, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Science and Education Department, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, The 903rd Hospital of PLA, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Science and Education Department, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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Diagnostic Value of FibroTouch and Non-invasive Fibrosis Indexes in Hepatic Fibrosis with Different Aetiologies. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:2627-2636. [PMID: 34059990 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07049-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Liver biopsy is the gold standard for staging liver fibrosis, but it has numerous drawbacks, mainly associated with bleeding and bile fistula risks. A number of non-invasive techniques have been investigated, but they all have their own disadvantages. To avoid the risks mentioned above and to improve the diagnostic value, we still need to search for a more accurate non-invasive method to evaluate the degree of liver fibrosis. AIM This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of FibroTouch versus other non-invasive fibrosis indexes in hepatic fibrosis of different aetiologies. METHODS This study retrospectively enrolled 227 patients with chronic hepatic liver disease admitted to the first hospital of Lanzhou University from 2017 to 2020. Liver biopsy was performed in all of the patients, and their biochemical indicators were all tested. Non-invasive indexes including the fibrosis index based on four factors (FIB-4), the aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), and the gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-to-platelet ratio index (GPRI) were all calculated. Transient elastography was performed using FibroTouch. RESULTS The correlation between FibroTouch and the pathology of liver fibrosis was significantly higher than that between the non-invasive fibrosis indexes and the biopsy results (r = 0.771, p < 0.05). The area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) of FibroTouch was significantly higher than that of FIB-4, APRI, and GPRI for the diagnosis of significant fibrosis (≥ S2 fibrosis stage), advanced fibrosis (≥ S3 fibrosis stage), and cirrhosis (= S4 fibrosis stage) (p < 0.05). The patients were grouped according to different aetiologies. The diagnostic value of FibroTouch had much higher credibility in different fibrosis stages for different causes compared with other non-invasive indexes. The AUC of FibroTouch showed both higher specificity and higher sensitivity than FIB-4, APRI, and GPRI for different liver fibrosis stages with different aetiologies. CONCLUSIONS FibroTouch demonstrates the highest diagnostic value for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis among non-invasive methods, showing better results than FIB-4, APRI, and GPRI, and surpassed only by liver biopsy. FibroTouch is reliable in assessing liver fibrosis with different aetiologies.
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Wang J, Ding W, Liu J, Liu Y, Yan X, Xia J, Wu W, Jia B, Chen Y, Gao D, Hong S, Wang X, Wang L, Tong X, Yin S, Zhang Z, Li J, Huang R, Wu C. Association of Coexistent Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Antibody With Severe Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Treatment-Naive Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2216485. [PMID: 35696167 PMCID: PMC9194671 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.16485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Coexistence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody against HBsAg (anti-HBs) constitutes an atypical serological profile in chronic hepatitis B virus infection, and the association between coexistent HBsAg and anti-HBs with severe liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate the association of coexistent HBsAg and anti-HBs with severe liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with CHB. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Consecutive treatment-naive patients with CHB from 2 medical institutions in China were enrolled between January 10, 2015, and March 31, 2021. Severe liver fibrosis and cirrhosis were identified using the aspartate transaminase (AST) to platelet ratio index (APRI), the fibrosis index based on 4 factors (FIB-4; factors comprise age, AST level, alanine aminotransferase [ALT] level, and platelet count), transient elastography, or ultrasonography. Data were analyzed from August 1, 2021, to April 15, 2022. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcomes were rates of severe liver fibrosis and cirrhosis among patients with vs patients without coexistant HBsAg and anti-HBs. Severe liver fibrosis was defined as an APRI score of 1.5 or higher, a FIB-4 score of 3.25 or higher, or a liver stiffness measurement of 8 kPa or higher; cirrhosis was defined as an APRI score of 2.0 or higher, a FIB-4 score of 6.5 or higher, a liver stiffness measurement of 11 kPa or higher, or ultrasonographic findings suggestive of cirrhosis. RESULTS Of 6534 enrolled patients, 4033 patients (61.7%) were male, and the median (IQR) age was 41.0 (33.0-52.0) years. A total of 277 patients (4.2%) had coexistent HBsAg and anti-HBs. Patients with vs without anti-HBs were older (median [IQR], 46.0 [33.0-55.5] years vs 41.0 [33.0-52.0] years) and had a higher proportion of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positivity (123 of 277 patients [44.4%] vs 2115 of 6257 patients [33.8%]; P < .001), higher ALT levels (median [IQR], 45.1 [24.6-119.0] U/L vs 36.7 [22.0-77.0] U/L; P = .001) and AST levels (median [IQR], 35.0 [23.5-68.4] U/L vs 28.3 [21.6-51.0] U/L; P < .001), and lower platelet counts (median [IQR], 173.0 × 103/μL [129.0-212.5 × 103/μL] vs 185.0 × 103/μL [141.0-224.0 × 103/μL]; P = .004), albumin levels (median [IQR], 4.37 [4.11-4.56] g/dL vs 4.43 [4.17-4.61] g/dL; P = .02), and HBsAg levels (median [IQR], 2.8 log10 [1.6-3.4 log10] IU/mL vs 3.3 log10 [2.6-3.9 log10] IU/mL; P < .001). Compared with patients without anti-HBs, those with anti-HBs had higher APRI scores (median [IQR], 0.5 [0.3-1.4] vs 0.4 [0.3-0.9]; P < .001), FIB-4 scores (median [IQR], 1.4 [0.9-2.6] vs 1.1 [0.7-2.1]; P < .001), and liver stiffness values (median [IQR], 7.5 [6.2-9.8] kPa vs 6.3 [5.2-8.1] kPa; P = .003). Patients with anti-HBs also had higher proportions of severe liver fibrosis (102 of 277 patients [36.8%] vs 1397 of 6207 patients [22.5%]; P < .001) and cirrhosis (87 of 277 patients [31.4%] vs 1194 of 6213 patients [19.2%]; P < .001) compared with patients without anti-HBs. The coexistence of HBsAg and anti-HBs was independently associated with severe liver fibrosis (odds ratio [OR], 2.29; 95% CI, 1.56-3.38; P < .001) and cirrhosis (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.12-2.68; P = .01) in the multivariate analysis. However, the association of coexistent HBsAg and anti-HBs with cirrhosis was only observed in patients with HBeAg negativity (OR, 1.66; 95% CI, 1.05-2.62; P = .03) and not in patients with HBeAg positivity (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 0.87-2.43; P = .16). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cross-sectional study, the coexistence of HBsAg and anti-HBs was unusual in hepatitis B virus infection and was associated with more advanced liver diseases, such as severe liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, especially among patients with HBeAg negativity. These results suggest that close monitoring for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis is warranted in patients with CHB who have this serological profile.
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- Jian Wang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Huai’an No. 4 People’s Hospital, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Community Work Office, Huai’an No. 4 People’s Hospital, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Hospital Grade Creation Office, Huai’an No. 4 People’s Hospital, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Surgery, Huai’an No. 4 People’s Hospital, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Sun P, Huang L, Shuai P, Wan Z, Liu Y, Xue J, Liu Y. Effect of a High Protein, Low Glycemic Index Dietary Intervention on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Nutr 2022; 9:863834. [PMID: 35571881 PMCID: PMC9097015 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.863834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) affects people at an increasingly younger age. The primary treatment for patients with MAFLD is diet-induced weight loss; however, excessive dieting is poorly effective. Objectives The aim of this trial was to evaluate whether a high protein and low glycemic index (HPLG) dietary intervention would result in improvement of controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and related metabolic markers in MAFLD. Methods A 12-week controlled, parallel-group, randomized intervention trial was performed. A number of 63 participants with MAFLD were enrolled and randomized between the HPLG dietary group and the balanced diet control group. Both diets had the same hypocaloric level and were prescribed ad libitum within food limit lists. The primary outcome was CAP. The main secondary outcomes were weight loss and improvement of metabolism-related indexes at week 12 after the program initiation. Results A total of 59 participants completed the intervention and were included in the final analysis. The mean age was 39.3 ± 8.9 years and 66.1% were men. In this trial, protein and carbohydrate intakes were significantly higher and lower, respectively, in the HPLG group compared to controls (p < 0.001). At week 12, CAP was significantly reduced in both groups (p < 0.001). However, a significantly greater reduction in liver fat was observed in the HPLG group compared to the control group (p = 0.011), with mean relative reductions of 30.90 dB/m (95% CI, 21.53 to 40.26, p < 0.001) and 15.43 dB/m (95% CI, 7.57 to 23.30, p < 0.001), respectively. From baseline to week 12, a significantly greater loss in bodyweight was recorded in participants in the HPLG group (6.52 kg; 95% CI, 5.50 to 7.54, p < 0.001) compared to control subjects (2.00 kg; 95% CI, 0.89 to 3.11, p = 0.001). Moreover, body fat percentage in the HPLG group was significantly reduced compared with the control group (p = 0.002). Within-group improvements in visceral fat, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors, and blood glucose-related indicators were detected in patients with MAFLD assigned to the HPLG diet (p < 0.05), but not in those prescribed the control diet (p > 0.05). Conclusion Under our experimental conditions, and compared to the traditional balanced diet, an HPLG diet led to a significant CAP remission, bodyweight or fat reduction, and improvement of metabolic markers in patients with MAFLD. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03972631.
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- Ping Sun
- Department of Health Management and Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Health Management and Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Management and Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Management and Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Management and Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Academy of Sciences Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Manusov EG, Diego VP, Sheikh K, Laston S, Blangero J, Williams-Blangero S. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Depression: Evidence for Genotype × Environment Interaction in Mexican Americans. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:936052. [PMID: 35845438 PMCID: PMC9283683 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.936052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study examines the impact of G × E interaction effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among Mexican Americans in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas. We examined potential G × E interaction using variance components models and likelihood-based statistical inference in the phenotypic expression of NAFLD, including hepatic steatosis and hepatic fibrosis (identified using vibration controlled transient elastography and controlled attenuation parameter measured by the FibroScan Device). We screened for depression using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). We identified significant G × E interactions for hepatic fibrosis × BDI-II. These findings provide evidence that genetic factors interact with depression to influence the expression of hepatic fibrosis.
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- Eron Grant Manusov
- Department of Human Genetics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States.,School of Medicine, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States
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- Department of Human Genetics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States.,School of Medicine, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States
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- School of Medicine, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, United States
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- Department of Human Genetics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States.,School of Medicine, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States
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- Department of Human Genetics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States.,School of Medicine, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States
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- Department of Human Genetics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States.,School of Medicine, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, United States
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Gao F, He Q, Li G, Huang OY, Tang LJ, Wang XD, Targher G, Byrne CD, Luo JW, Zheng MH. A novel quantitative ultrasound technique for identifying non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Liver Int 2022; 42:80-91. [PMID: 34564946 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS There remains a need to develop a non-invasive, accurate and easy-to-use tool to identify patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Successful clinical and preclinical applications demonstrate the ability of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) techniques to improve medical diagnostics. We aimed to develop and validate a diagnostic tool, based on QUS analysis, for identifying NASH. METHODS A total of 259 Chinese individuals with biopsy-proven non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were enrolled in the study. The histological spectrum of NAFLD was classified according to the NASH clinical research network scoring system. Radiofrequency (RF) data, raw data of iLivTouch, was acquired for further QUS analysis. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method was used to select the most useful predictive features. RESULTS Eighteen candidate RF parameters were reduced to two significant parameters by shrinking the regression coefficients with the LASSO method. We built a novel QUS score based on these two parameters, and this QUS score showed good discriminatory capacity and calibration for identifying NASH both in the training set (area under the ROC curve [AUROC]: 0.798, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.731-0.865; Hosmer-Lemeshow test, P = .755) and in the validation set (AUROC: 0.816, 95% CI 0.725-0.906; Hosmer-Lemeshow test, P = .397). Subgroup analysis showed that the QUS score performed well in different subgroups. CONCLUSIONS The QUS score, which was developed from QUS, provides a novel, non-invasive and practical way for identifying NASH.
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- Feng Gao
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Tsinghua-Peking Joint Center for Life Sciences Department, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- NAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- NAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- NAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment for The Development of Chronic Liver Disease in Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
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- Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University and Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Southampton National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- NAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment for The Development of Chronic Liver Disease in Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China.,Institute of Hepatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Huang J, Li R, Liu N, Yi N, Zheng H, Zhang Q, Zhou L, Zhou L, Hu R, Lu B. Liver fibrosis is independently associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Diabetes Investig 2021; 12:2019-2027. [PMID: 33943028 PMCID: PMC8565423 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus are closely related, and often occur simultaneously in patients. Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, resulting in intolerable pain and extremity amputation that reduces the quality of life. However, the role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the pathogenesis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy remains unclear. Thus, we evaluated the correlation of liver fibrosis and steatosis, which are representative histological morphologies of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five hundred twenty individuals with type 2 diabetes were recruited. All the patients were detected nerve conduction study for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibro touch for liver steatosis and fibrosis. Correlation of DPN with liver steatosis and fibrosis were analysed with binary logistic analysis. RESULTS Among the 520 patients, the prevalence of liver steatosis, fibrosis and diabetic peripheral neuropathy was 63.0% (n = 328), 18.1% (n = 94) and 52.1% (n = 271), respectively. The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was significantly elevated in patients with liver steatosis (55.7 vs 44.9%, P = 0.03) and fibrosis (61.5 vs 50%, P = 0.04), and it increased as liver stiffness measurement increased. Additionally, both hepatic steatosis (odds ratio 1.48, 95% confidence interval 1.04-2.11, P = 0.03) and fibrosis (odds ratio 1.60, 95% confidence interval 1.02-2.51, P = 0.04) were correlated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. After adjusting for age, sex, weight, height, body mass index, waist hip ratio, duration of type 2 diabetes, blood glucose, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance, blood pressure, serum lipid, liver enzyme, urea, uric acid, creatinine and inflammatory factors, liver fibrosis remained associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (odds ratio 2.24, 95% confidence interval 1.11-4.53, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was elevated in patients with liver steatosis and fibrosis. Liver fibrosis was also independently associated with an increased risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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- Jinya Huang
- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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The defining of the reference range of liver stiffness and fat attenuation parameter for healthy Chinese children. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:1394-1399. [PMID: 32796362 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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AIMS We aimed to establish the basal reference levels of liver stiffness and accumulated fat in healthy Chinese children. METHODS To obtain the liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and the fat attenuation parameter (FAP) levels, the transient elastography (FibroTouch) was used in pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years. The patients were divided into groups as follows: newborns/infants (0-2 years), preschool children (3-5 years), elementary school children (6-11 years), and adolescents/teenagers (12-18 years). The weight, height and fasting liver function tests were performed. FibroTouch and abdominal ultrasonography were performed. RESULTS The livers of 521 out of 1362 children (329 male; median age, 4.6 years; age range 0.2-17.6 years) were examined with the FibroTouch. The LSM reference range was 1.5-5.9 kPa, and the FAP reference range was 159.6-217.1 dB/m in healthy children from 0 to 18 years of age. The median LSM value was higher in males than that in females (3.5 vs. 3.2 kPa, respectively; P = 0.01). CONCLUSION For healthy children from 0 to 18 years in southern China, the LSM reference range was 1.5-5.9 kPa, and the FAP reference range was 159.6-217.1 dB/m. The LSM values were age-dependent in children from 3 to 18 years old, and the FAP values were age-independent in children from 0 to18 years old.
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Attenuation parameter and liver stiffness measurement using FibroTouch vs Fibroscan in patients with chronic liver disease. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0250300. [PMID: 33939744 PMCID: PMC8092664 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background & aim We studied FibroTouch (FT) and Fibroscan (FS) examination results and their repeatability when performed by healthcare personnel of different background. Methods FT and FS examinations were performed on patients with chronic liver disease by two operators, a doctor and a nurse, twice on each patient, at two different time points, independent of each other. Results The data for 163 patients with 1304 examinations was analyzed. There was strong correlation between FT and FS for attenuation parameter (Spearman’s rho 0.76, p<0.001) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) (Spearman’s rho 0.70, p<0.001). However, FT produced higher value at lower attenuation parameter and LSM, and lower value at higher attenuation parameter and LSM. There was substantial agreement when using 15kPa LSM cut-off, but only moderate agreement when using 10kPa and 20kPa LSM cut-offs and 248dB/m, 268dB/m and 280dB/m attenuation parameter cut-offs. The IQR for attenuation parameter and IQR/median for LSM were significantly lower for FT compared with FS (4dB/m vs 27dB/m, p<0.001, and 10 vs 12, p<0.001, respectively). The intra- and inter-observer reliability of attenuation parameter and LSM using FT and FS were good to excellent with intraclass correlation coefficients 0.89–0.99. FT had shorter examination time (33s vs 47s, p<0.001) and less invalid measurements (0 vs 2, p<0.001). Conclusion Measurements obtained with FT and FS strongly correlated, but significant differences in their absolute values, consistency, examination time and number of invalid measurements were observed. Either device can be used by healthcare personnel of different backgrounds when sufficiently trained.
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Qu Y, Song YY, Chen CW, Fu QC, Shi JP, Xu Y, Xie Q, Yang YF, Zhou YJ, Li LP, Xu MY, Cai XB, Zhang QD, Yu H, Fan JG, Lu LG. Diagnostic Performance of FibroTouch Ultrasound Attenuation Parameter and Liver Stiffness Measurement in Assessing Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2021; 12:e00323. [PMID: 33848277 PMCID: PMC8049161 DOI: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the diagnostic performance of ultrasound attenuation parameter (UAP) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by FibroTouch for diagnosis of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS We recruited 237 patients undergoing FibroTouch and liver biopsy within 2 weeks. The pathological findings of liver biopsy were scored by Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network, and the diagnostic accuracy of UAP for steatosis and LSM for fibrosis was evaluated by area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). The impacts of histological parameters on UAP and LSM were analyzed, and diagnostic performance of FibroTouch UAP and LSM was compared with other noninvasive biomarkers. RESULTS The success rate of FibroTouch examination was 96.51%. The AUROC of UAP for diagnosis of steatosis ≥S1, ≥S2, and S3 was 0.88, 0.93, and 0.88, and the cutoff values were 244, 269, and 296 dB/m, respectively. The AUROC of LSM for the diagnosis of fibrosis stages ≥F2, ≥F3, and F4 was 0.71, 0.71, and 0.77, and the cutoff values were 9.4, 9.4, and 11 kPa, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that LSM was positively correlated with degree of fibrosis and NAFLD activity score. UAP was positively correlated with liver steatosis. The diagnostic performance of UAP for steatosis was significantly superior to that of the hepatic steatosis index. DISCUSSION FibroTouch has a low failure rate with moderate to high diagnostic performance for discriminating the steatosis degree and fibrosis stage and is suitable for clinical evaluation and monitoring of patients with NAFLD.
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- Ying Qu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Diseases Center, 905th Hospital of PLA Navy, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Diseases Center, 905th Hospital of PLA Navy, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatology, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Guangzhou Digestive Disease Center, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Optimal thresholds for ultrasound attenuation parameter in the evaluation of hepatic steatosis severity: evidence from a cohort of patients with biopsy-proven fatty liver disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:430-435. [PMID: 32398489 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE FibroTouch is a newly developed device to assess ultrasound attenuation parameter (UAP) and liver stiffness measurement to quantify hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, respectively. However, there is currently a lack of defined thresholds of UAP to diagnose different stages of hepatic steatosis. We aimed to assess the optimal thresholds of UAP for hepatic steatosis in individuals with biopsy-proven fatty liver disease (FLD). METHODS We enrolled 497 adults with FLD undergoing FibroTouch and liver biopsy. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was performed to calculate the performance of UAP in staging hepatic steatosis. Hepatic steatosis >33% was defined as significant steatosis. We determined the optimal cutoff values of UAP and the sensitivity or specificity higher than 90%. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were subsequently calculated. RESULTS The median UAP for the enrolled patients was 308 dB/m. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that UAP was associated with significant steatosis [adjusted-odds ratio 1.05, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.02-1.09; P = 0.001]. The AUROCs for S ≥ 1, S ≥ 2 and S = 3 were 0.88 (95% CI, 0.84-0.91), 0.77 (95% CI, 0.73-0.81), and 0.70 (95% CI, 0.63-0.77), respectively. The optimal UAP cutoffs were 295 dB/m for S ≥ 1, 314 dB/m for S ≥ 2, and 324 dB/m for S = 3. Almost identical results were observed in the subgroup of patients with biopsy-confirmed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (n = 435). CONCLUSION We found that the AUROC values of UAP by FibroTouch were ranging from 0.70 to 0.88 for assessing hepatic steatosis severity. These UAP cutoffs could be applicable for clinical use.
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Guo W, Qin P, Li XN, Wu J, Lu J, Zhu WF, Diao QQ, Xu NZ, Zhang Q. Free Triiodothyronine Is Associated With Hepatic Steatosis and Liver Stiffness in Euthyroid Chinese Adults With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:711956. [PMID: 34456869 PMCID: PMC8387962 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.711956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and thyroid hormones in euthyroid subjects is unclear. We investigated the relationship between thyroid function and the severity of hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis in a large cohort of euthyroid Chinese adults. METHODS A total of 3496 participants were enrolled. Liver ultrasonography was used to define the presence of NAFLD (n=2172) or the absence of NAFLD (n=1324). Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were made and thyroid function parameters including free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were measured. The severity of hepatic steatosis and liver stiffness was assessed by transient elastography. RESULTS Levels of FT3 were significantly higher in the severe NAFLD group and moderate NAFLD group than in the mild NAFLD group (5.18 ± 0.58 vs 5.11 ± 0.57 vs 4.98 ± 0.60 pmol/L, P<0.001). Participants with F4 and F3 liver fibrosis had higher FT3 levels than those with F2 fibrosis (6.33 ± 0.39 vs 5.29 ± 0.48 vs 5.20 ± 0.50 pmol/L, P<0.001). However, FT4 and TSH levels did not correlate with hepatic steatosis or liver fibrosis severity. In addition, the proportions of participants with NAFLD (46.0% vs 63.1% vs 73.3%, P<0.001) and liver fibrosis (11.5% vs 18.6% vs 20.8%, P<0.001) increased as FT3 levels increased. Logistic regression analysis showed that FT3 levels were positively associated with the severity of hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis presence, even after adjustment for metabolic risk factors including BMI. In non-obese participants, the FT3 level was an independently risk factor for the severity of hepatic steatosis. CONCLUSIONS There are positive associations of FT3 levels with the severity of hepatic steatosis and the presence of liver fibrosis in NAFLD with euthyroidism.
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Adams LA, Chan WK. Noninvasive Tests in the Assessment of NASH and NAFLD Fibrosis: Now and Into the Future. Semin Liver Dis 2020; 40:331-338. [PMID: 32526784 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Noninvasive serum and imaging methods offer accessible, accurate, and safe assessment of fibrosis severity in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In contrast, current serum and imaging methods for the prediction of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are not sufficiently accurate for routine clinical use. Serum fibrosis markers that incorporate direct measures of fibrogenesis (for example, hyaluronic acid) or fibrinolysis are generally more accurate than biomarkers not incorporating direct measures of fibrogenesis. Elastography methods are more accurate than serum markers for fibrosis assessment and particularly for the determination of cirrhosis, but have a significant failure and/or unreliability rate in obese individuals. To overcome this, combining serum and elastography methods in a sequential manner minimizes indeterminate results and maintains accuracy. The accuracy of current noninvasive methods for monitoring fibrosis response to treatment are limited; however, new tools derived from "omic" methodologies offer promise for the future.
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- Leon A Adams
- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Hepatology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Duan WJ, Wang XZ, Ma AL, Shang J, Nan YM, Gao ZL, Tang H, Fu QC, Xie Q, Mao Q, Niu JQ, Han T, Li J, Han Y, Cao JB, Kong YY, Shi XY, Lv FD, Wang TL, Ma H, You H, Ou XJ, Jia JD. Multicenter prospective study to validate a new transient elastography device for staging liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B. J Dig Dis 2020; 21:519-525. [PMID: 32700794 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To validate the operational and diagnostic performances of a new device for transient elastography (TE), FibroTouch, for liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS In this prospective multicenter study, adult patients with CHB and valid liver pathological results were recruited to validate the operational and diagnostic performance of a TE device by FibroTouch for staging liver fibrosis. RESULTS In total, 517 patients with histologically proven CHB were enrolled. All had achieved at least 10 successful liver stiffness measurements (LSM), resulting in a success rate of 99.1% and reliable evaluations of 95.2%. Altogether 412 patients were included to analyze the diagnostic performance of FibroTouch. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the LSM was 0.846 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.808-0.880) for fibrosis stage ≥ F1, 0.850 (95% CI 0.811-0.883) for ≥ F2, 0.908 (95% CI 0.876-0.934) for ≥ F3 and 0.874 (95% CI 0.836-0.903) for F4. The diagnostic accuracy of LSM was superior to that of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-to-platelet ratio (GPR), aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), or fibrosis index based on 4 factors (FIB-4) index in staging fibrosis F2-F4 (P = 0.007 to < 0.0001). Optimal LSM cut-off values for diagnosing fibrosis stage ≥ F1, ≥ F2, ≥ F3, and F4 were 5.5 kPa, 7.85 kPa, 10.0 kPa, and 12.7 kPa, respectively. CONCLUSION FibroTouch has a high success rate and good reliability in staging liver fibrosis in patients with CHB.
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- Wei Jia Duan
- Liver Research Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Shanghai Liver Diseases Research Center, 85th Hospital, Nanjing Military Command, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of the Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Artificial Cells, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center of Public Health Ministry, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Center of Liver Diseases, General Hospital of Beijing Military Region, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Wang Y, Wang M, Zhang G, Ou X, Ma H, You H, Jia J. Control of Chronic Hepatitis B in China: Perspective of Diagnosis and Treatment. China CDC Wkly 2020; 2:596-600. [PMID: 34594716 PMCID: PMC8428426 DOI: 10.46234/ccdcw2020.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Yu Wang
- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine on Liver Cirrhosis; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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Latif S, Kalam Q, Zuberi BF. Correlation between Serum Ferritin Levels and Liver Stiffness measured by Fibroscan in patients with Chronic Hepatitis C. Pak J Med Sci 2020; 36:355-359. [PMID: 32292433 PMCID: PMC7150419 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.3.1288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective To determine correlation between transient elastography values with serum ferritin and duration of infection in patients of hepatitis C. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at medical units of Civil Hospital, Karachi. The study protocol was approved by the Research Evaluation Unit of College of Physician and Surgeon Pakistan (CPSP). Patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were included after taking informed consent. Serum ferritin levels were tested by standard laboratory procedures and transient elastography by fibroscan. Regression analysis was done to see correlation of ferritin with transient elastography and duration of HCV. Results Over all 120 patients fulfilling the selection criteria were selected after informed consent. These included 68 (56.7%) male & 52 (43.3%) female. Significant differences in ferritin levels by Fibrosis stages were observed by ANOVA (df = 3; F =12.768; p = <0.001). Serum ferritin showed linear pattern across Fibrosis stages (F = 33.948; p = <0.001). Regression analysis of ferritin and duration of HCV showed significant impact on TE scores (r2 = 0.317). Conclusions There is significant correlation between serum ferritin and duration of HCV with TE scores.
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- Saba Latif
- Dr. Saba Latif, MBBS, FCPS. Senior Registrar, Patel Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Quratulain Kalam, MBBS, FCPS. Senior Registrar, Patel Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Bader Faiyaz Zuberi, MBBS, FCPS. Professor of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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Serra JT, Mueller J, Teng H, Elshaarawy O, Mueller S. Prospective Comparison of Transient Elastography Using Two Different Devices: Performance of FibroScan and FibroTouch. Hepat Med 2020; 12:41-48. [PMID: 32280285 PMCID: PMC7125402 DOI: 10.2147/hmer.s245455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Transient elastography (TE) using FibroScan (FS) has been established to non-invasively assess liver fibrosis and steatosis. The aim of this study was to compare the recently introduced FibroTouch (FT) device with the established FS with respect to liver stiffness and CAP. Patients and Methods Thirty-nine patients with and without liver disease were included. All patients were measured three times with FS (FibroScan 530 compact, Echosens, France) and FT (FibroTouch-FT100, Wuxi Hisky Med, China). For FS, M and XL probe were used according to the manufacturer’s specifications. For steatosis, CAP and the comparable FT equivalent UAP (ultrasound attenuation parameter) was determined. Finally, FT and FS were explored in liver tissue-mimicking phantoms. Results LS between FS and FT correlated well with r=0.91. Root-mean-square (RMS) of the coefficient of variation for LS was better in FS (11.1% vs 27.4%). Bland-Altman analysis showed a 3.1 kPa mean overestimation of LS by FT. In addition, UAP strongly and linearly depended on the BMI following UAP=3.02 × BMI+186. In phantoms, a similar relation was found with UAP (phantom)= 3.78 × BMI + 146 suggesting that UAP is directly calculated from entered BMI instead of assessing shear-wave attenuation. Consequently, RMS-CV was lower for FT (6.0% vs 9.7%). However, if using different BMI, CV-RMS for FT increased to 12.7%. LS of a patient with manifest liver cirrhosis and ascites was 38.8 kPa using the FS-XL probe but almost normal with FT (7.2 kPa). Conclusion Although LS by FT shows good correlation with LS-FS, it has larger variation, continuously overestimates LS and completely fails in ascites. Moreover, FT-UAP seems to be a misleading parameter for steatosis assessment because it is at least in part calculated from mandatory entered patient data. In conclusion, novel LS cut-off values need to be defined for LS-FT and usage of UAP is not recommended.
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- Joao Tiago Serra
- Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg and Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg and Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg and Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg and Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg and Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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