Abstract:Background and Purpose
The progression of fibrosis is recently acknowledged as an important phenomenon in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Standard markers reflecting liver fibrosis (e.g., FIB-4 index or NFS) have been shown to increase with age. This study aimed to identify fibrosis progression-related markers that are beneficial even in aged individuals.
Methods
A study population of 98 patients diagnosed with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver [NAFL], n=25; non-alcoholic steatoh… Show more
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