Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is estimated to afflict approximately 1 billion
individuals worldwide. In a subset of NAFLD patients, who have the progressive form of …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is dynamically tuned to optimize physiological function. Its
major properties, including composition and mechanics, profoundly influence cell biology …

We present here the first update of the 2013 EFSUMB (European Federation of Societies for
Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology) Guidelines and Recommendations on the clinical use …

Background & Aims Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques and ultrasound-based
transient elastography (TE) can be used in noninvasive diagnosis of fibrosis and steatosis in …

Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a defective virus that requires the hepatitis B virus to complete its
life cycle and cause liver damage in humans. HDV is responsible for rare acute and chronic …

The pathophysiology of NAFL and NASH is complex and numerous intermediaries are
involved. Each year brings new and exciting developments as pieces of the …

Abstract The World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) has
produced these guidelines for the use of elastography techniques in liver disease. For each …

The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound convened a panel of specialists from radiology,
hepatology, pathology, and basic science and physics to arrive at a consensus regarding …

Chronic liver diseases often result in the development of liver fibrosis and ultimately,
cirrhosis. Treatment strategies and prognosis differ greatly depending on the severity of liver …

The aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index (APRI) and fibrosis index based on
the four factors (Fibrosis 4 index; FIB‐4) are the two most widely studied noninvasive tools …