Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Organ Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to NAFLD and NASH

By David Bernstein MD FAASLD FACG FACP AGAF

Obesity has devastating effects on a patient’s overall health, with specific negative effects on organ systems, long-term. The hepatologist must often manage diseases of the liver and pancreas as a result of obesity. This issue will provide a current update on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of NAFLD and NASH. Dr. Bernstein has assembled the top leaders in the field to provide timely clinical reviews.

Articles Include:

Clinical and economic burden of NAFLD/NASH

NAFLD/NASH in children and its implications

Natural history of NAFLD/NASH

Diagnosis and evaluation of NAFLD/NASH

Radiological imaging in NAFLD/NASH

The use of liver biopsy in NAFLD: When to biopsy and in whom

Pathophysiology of NAFLD/NASH

Risk factors for the development of NAFLD/NASH including genetics

Role of intestinal microbes in NAFLD/NASH

NAFLD/NASH and the metabolic syndrome

NAFLD/NASH and lipid and insulin resistance

NAFLD/NASH and cardiac disease

Current treatment of NAFLD/NASH

Emerging treatment of NAFLD/NASH

NAFLD/NASH and HCC and NAFLD/NASH and liver transplantation

Readers will have a clear understanding of how to manage outcomes for these patients.

Product Details:

Published by: Elsevier

1st edition (December 19, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323569862

ISBN-13: 978-0323569866