Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): new challenge for general practitioners and important burden for health authorities?

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of hepatic dysfunction encountered in general practice. A large proportion of individuals with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome develop NAFLD. NAFLD is associated with severe insulin resistance and increased risk of cardiov...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, Mohamed H. (Author), Abu, Emmanuel O. (Author), Byrne, Christopher D. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2010-10.
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