Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – epidemic of the XXI century

The term “non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” (NAFLD) was first introduced by Ludwig in 1980. He described NAFLD as a liver disease characterized by lipid accumulation in the hepatocytes of people who do not abuse alcohol (<20g/ethanol/day). NAFLD comprises of a range of disorders, including simpl...

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Main Authors: Dominika Maciejewska, Ewa Stachowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0012.2054