Advancements in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common diseases of the liver globally. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has a complicated pathophysiology which includes lipid buildup, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and lipotoxicity. Recently, there has been tremendous improvement in understanding of NASH pathogenesis due to advancements in the scientific field. It is being investigated how non-invasive circulating and imaging biomarkers can help in NAFLD and NASH diagnosis and monitoring the progress. Multiple medications are now undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of NASH, and lifestyle changes have been acknowledged as one of the main treatment methods. The purpose of this review article is to discuss the incidence of NAFLD globally, management

SUBMITTER: Chaudhry A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560588 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature