The guideline, released in the June issues of Gastroenterology, the American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, includes 45 recommendations for physicians and clinicians.
NAFLD is the build up of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. It may cause the liver to swell, which could lead to scarring (cirrhosis) and may even lead to liver cancer or liver failure. NAFLD affects up to 25 percent of the United States population, according to the American Liver Foundation.
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