FEATURES OF THE CLINICAL COURSE OF SARCOPENIA IN METABOLICALLY ASSOCIATED FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Keywords:
sarcopenia; epidemiology; pathogenesis; comorbid conditions; insulin resistance; chronic inflammationAbstract
Clinical studies demonstrate that the presence of sarcopenia in patients with NAFLD is associated with a poorer prognosis, including an increased risk of progressive liver fibrosis, reduced physical activity, and increased overall mortality. These findings highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment that aims to identify sarcopenia in patients with NAFLD early and develop personalized treatment strategies that consider the interplay between these conditions.
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