Sarcopenia and risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis

Sarcopenia and risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis

Background/Aim: The association between sarcopenia and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been suggested by recent epidemiological studies, although the results have been inconsistent. This meta-analysis was conducted to summarize all available data and estimate the risk of NAFLD among pat...

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Main Authors: Karn Wijarnpreecha, Panadeekarn Panjawatanan, Charat Thongprayoon, Veeravich Jaruvongvanich, Patompong Ungprasert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Low muscle mass
meta-analysis
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
sarcopenia
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2018;volume=24;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Wijarnpreecha

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