AIM: To compare noninvasive methods presently used for steatosis detection and
quantification in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS: Cross-sectional study …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is strongly associated with the metabolic syndrome
and type 2 diabetes and independently contributes to long-term complications. Being often …

BACKGROUND/AIMS: To optimize management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),
a simple screening tool is necessary. In this study, we aimed to devise a simple index of …

Background Fatty liver (FL) is the most frequent liver disease in Western countries. We used
data from the Dionysos Nutrition & Liver Study to develop a simple algorithm for the …

Hepatic steatosis is the buildup of lipids within hepatocytes. It is the simplest stage in
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It occurs in approximately 30% of the general …

The diagnostic utilities of ultrasonography (US), fatty liver index (FLI) and an algorithm of
nine serum markers (Fibromax) were evaluated in family practice to noninvasively …

OBJECTIVES: We used data from population-based studies to determine the accuracy of the
Fatty Liver Index (FLI) and the Hepatic Steatosis Index (HSI) in determining individual risk of …

Background & Aims Liver biopsy analysis is the standard method used to diagnose
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Advanced magnetic resonance imaging is a …

Background & Aims We aimed to validate the fatty liver index (FLI), an algorithm that is
based on waist circumference, body mass index, and levels of triglyceride and γ …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ranges from simple steatosis to NAFLD-related
liver cirrhosis and is a main cause of chronic liver diseases. Patients with nonalcoholic …