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NAFLD-NASH: An Under-Recognized Epidemic.
Current vascular pharmacology - 1 Jan 2018
Jennings Joseph, Faselis Charles, Yao Michael D
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First described in 1980, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become more common although the exact incidence and prevalence is unknown. While the exact prevalence varies from region to region, the overall trend shows an increased number of patients with NAFLD. Risk factors for the development of NAFLD includes advanced age, male gender, obesity, and having elements of the metabolic syndrome. There is...
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