Fatty liver disease, historically considered an adult disease, is increasingly becoming an issue amongst pediatric patients. The new clinic aims to provide diagnosis and treatment of NAFLD, which is frequently under-treated in pediatric populations.
Bryan Rudolph, MD, an attending physician in the hospital’s pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition division, will run the clinic. “NAFLD is the most common liver disorder in the United States,” said Dr. Rudolph. “The sooner we can identify children at risk and create an effective treatment plan, the less likely they are to develop life-threatening and costly complications.”
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