Thyroid dysfunction and insulin resistance in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Introduction Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of impaired liver functions. It is associated with hepatic and adipose tissue insulin resistance (IR) as well as decreased whole-body insulin sensitivity. Thyroid hormones are important for the intrahepatic metabolism of lipids....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-01-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2018;volume=30;issue=3;spage=97;epage=102;aulast=Assem |