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Shall we change the name from #NAFLD 
MAFLD?
Two recent international consensus statements in Gastro and J Hep say so.
I believe I was first to suggest this "new" name in a Gastro paper in 2005!
Anyone knows earlier reference so I stop gloating?
But...
MAFLD?Two recent international consensus statements in Gastro and J Hep say so.
I believe I was first to suggest this "new" name in a Gastro paper in 2005!
Anyone knows earlier reference so I stop gloating?
But...
Why "Metabolic Fatty Liver Disease"?
Evidence in that 2005 Gastro paper still rings true:
Should be "Metabolic" because metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and obesity are contributors
Should not be "nonalcoholic" it also occurs in etoh, hcv etc
Evidence in that 2005 Gastro paper still rings true:
Should be "Metabolic" because metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and obesity are contributors Should not be "nonalcoholic" it also occurs in etoh, hcv etc
Not much new evidence presented in the two recent consensus statements proposing MAFLD/MASH
With the benefit of the last 15 yrs, can we do better than MAFLD and MASH?
Should the name reflect the etiologic factor that causes progression to cirrhosis and HCC?
What is the equivalent of "alcohol" in NAFLD?
Ready to propose a different name!!
Should the name reflect the etiologic factor that causes progression to cirrhosis and HCC?
What is the equivalent of "alcohol" in NAFLD?
Ready to propose a different name!!
I think this Hepatology article is a more nuanced: they think the change to MAFLD is "premature".
But Drs. Younossi, Rinella and Sanyal also co-authored the Statements recommending the change!
Guys what do you really think?
But Drs. Younossi, Rinella and Sanyal also co-authored the Statements recommending the change!
Guys what do you really think?
