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Maxwell SL, Price JC, Perito ER, Rosenthal P, Wojcicki JM. Food insecurity is a risk factor for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in Latinx children. Pediatr Obes 2024; 19:e13109. [PMID: 38453472 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.13109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease among US children. Studies have associated food insecurity with MASLD in adults, but there are few studies of pediatric MASLD, particularly in high-risk populations. We assessed the impact of household food insecurity at 4 years of age on MASLD in Latinx children. METHODS Using a prospective cohort design, Latina mothers were recruited during pregnancy and followed with their children until early to mid-childhood. Our primary exposure was household food insecurity at 4 years of age measured using the validated US Household Food Security Food Module. Our primary outcome, MASLD, was defined as alanine transaminase (ALT) ≥95th% for age/gender plus body mass index (BMI) ≥85% at time of ALT measurement (assessed between ages 5-12). We used multivariable logistic regression models to test for independent associations between household food insecurity and pediatric MASLD. RESULTS Among 136 children, 28.7% reported household food insecurity at 4 years of age and 27.2% had MASLD in early to middle childhood. Approximately 49% of children with MASLD and 21% of children without MASLD were food insecure (p < 0.01). Exposure to household food insecurity at age 4 was independently associated with a 3.7-fold higher odds of MASLD later in childhood (95% CI: 1.5-9.0, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Exposure to household food insecurity at 4 years of age was associated with increased risk for MASLD later in childhood. Further studies are needed to explore mechanism(s) and impact of reducing food insecurity on risk for MASLD.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sarah L Maxwell
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Koutny F, Wiemann D, Eckert A, Meyhöfer S, Fritsch M, Pappa A, Wiegand S, Weyer M, Wurm M, Weghuber D, Holl RW. Poorly controlled pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): An observational study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024; 78:1027-1037. [PMID: 38558281 DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.12194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Recent studies have suggested a link between type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children and adolescent, but longitudinal evidence is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the potential association between poorly controlled T1D and elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), serving as a proxy for MASLD in children and adolescents over time. METHODS The study included 32,325 children aged 2-17 years with T1D from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who had undergone at least one assessment of liver enzyme levels recorded in the Diabetes-Patienten- Verlaufsdokumentation registry. Multivariable logistic and Cox regression models were calculated to show possible associations between T1D and elevated ALT values (>26 U/L in males, >22 U/L in females) as a proxy for MASLD. RESULTS Children with poorly controlled T1D (HbA1c > 11%) exhibited increased odds of elevated ALT values, after adjustment for age, sex, diabetes duration and overweight (odds ratio [OR] 2.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.10-3.10; p < 0.01). This finding is substantiated by a longitudinal analysis, which reveals that inadequately controlled T1D was associated with a higher hazard ratio (HR) of elevated ALT values compared to children with controlled T1D over an observation period extending up to 5.5 (HR: 1.54; 95% CI, 1.19-2.01; p < 0.01). CONCLUSION In conclusion, the current study strongly links poorly controlled T1D in children and adolescents to MASLD irrespective of overweight. This association is not only present cross-sectionally but also increases over time. The study underscores the critical role of effective diabetes management in reducing the risk of MASLD in this population.
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- Florian Koutny
- Department of Human Medicine, PhD Medical Science, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
- Department of Internal Medicine 2, Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Rheumatology, Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, University Hospital of St. Pölten, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Germany, and German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Endocrinology & Diabetes, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), München-Neuherberg, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Endocrinology & Diabetes, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Center for social-pediatric care, Charité, Germany
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- Kamillus-Klinik Internal Medicine, Asbach, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics, St. Hedwigs Campus, University Children's Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Human Medicine, PhD Medical Science, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Germany, and German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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Calcaterra V, Verduci E, Milanta C, Agostinelli M, Bona F, Croce S, Valsecchi C, Avanzini MA, Zuccotti G. The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on Inflamm-Aging in Childhood Obesity. Nutrients 2024; 16:1286. [PMID: 38732533 PMCID: PMC11085692 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Numerous elements of the Mediterranean diet (MD) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. (2) Methods: We present a narrative review of the potential benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MD) in mitigating aging-related inflammation (inflamm-aging) associated with childhood obesity. The mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation in obesity are also discussed. A total of 130 papers were included after screening abstracts and full texts. (3) Results: A complex interplay between obesity, chronic inflammation, and related comorbidities is documented. The MD emerges as a promising dietary pattern for mitigating inflammation. Studies suggest that the MD may contribute to weight control, improved lipid profiles, insulin sensitivity, and endothelial function, thereby reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents with obesity. (4) Conclusions: While evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory effects of the MD in pediatric obesity is still evolving, the existing literature underscores its potential as a preventive and therapeutic strategy. However, MD adherence remains low among children and adolescents, necessitating targeted interventions to promote healthier dietary habits. Future high-quality intervention studies are necessary to elucidate the specific impact of the MD on inflammation in diverse pediatric populations with obesity and associated comorbidities.
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- Valeria Calcaterra
- Pediatrics and Adolescentology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milano, 20142 Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy
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Zhang L, El-Shabrawi M, Baur LA, Byrne CD, Targher G, Kehar M, Porta G, Lee WS, Lefere S, Turan S, Alisi A, Weiss R, Faienza MF, Ashraf A, Sundaram SS, Srivastava A, De Bruyne R, Kang Y, Bacopoulou F, Zhou YH, Darma A, Lupsor-Platon M, Hamaguchi M, Misra A, Méndez-Sánchez N, Ng NBH, Marcus C, Staiano AE, Waheed N, Alqahtani SA, Giannini C, Ocama P, Nguyen MH, Arias-Loste MT, Ahmed MR, Sebastiani G, Poovorawan Y, Al Mahtab M, Pericàs JM, Reverbel da Silveira T, Hegyi P, Azaz A, Isa HM, Lertudomphonwanit C, Farrag MI, Nugud AAA, Du HW, Qi KM, Mouane N, Cheng XR, Al Lawati T, Fagundes EDT, Ghazinyan H, Hadjipanayis A, Fan JG, Gimiga N, Kamal NM, Ștefănescu G, Hong L, Diaconescu S, Li M, George J, Zheng MH. An international multidisciplinary consensus on pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease. Med 2024:S2666-6340(24)00129-6. [PMID: 38677287 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly prevalent in children and adolescents, particularly those with obesity. NAFLD is considered a hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome due to its close associations with abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Experts have proposed an alternative terminology, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), to better reflect its pathophysiology. This study aimed to develop consensus statements and recommendations for pediatric MAFLD through collaboration among international experts. METHODS A group of 65 experts from 35 countries and six continents, including pediatricians, hepatologists, and endocrinologists, participated in a consensus development process. The process encompassed various aspects of pediatric MAFLD, including epidemiology, mechanisms, screening, and management. FINDINGS In round 1, we received 65 surveys from 35 countries and analyzed these results, which informed us that 73.3% of respondents agreed with 20 draft statements while 23.8% agreed somewhat. The mean percentage of agreement or somewhat agreement increased to 80.85% and 15.75%, respectively, in round 2. The final statements covered a wide range of topics related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, and strategies for screening and managing pediatric MAFLD. CONCLUSIONS The consensus statements and recommendations developed by an international expert panel serve to optimize clinical outcomes and improve the quality of life for children and adolescents with MAFLD. These findings emphasize the need for standardized approaches in diagnosing and treating pediatric MAFLD. FUNDING This work was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82070588, 82370577), the National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFA1800801), National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding (2022-PUMCH-C-014), the Wuxi Taihu Talent Plan (DJTD202106), and the Medical Key Discipline Program of Wuxi Health Commission (ZDXK2021007).
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- Le Zhang
- Department of Paediatrics, Affiliated Children's Hospital of Jiangnan University (Wuxi Children's Hospital), Wuxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Children's Hospital Westmead Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nutrition and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; National Institute for Health and Care Research Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Metabolic Diseases Research Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore - Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Transplant Unit, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, Hospital Municipal Infantil Menino Jesus, Sau Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hepatology Research Unit, Department Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Liver Research Center Ghent, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Unit of Molecular Genetics of Complex Phenotypes, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ruth Children's Hospital, Rambam Medical Center and the Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Liver Center, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Adolescent Medicine and UNESCO Chair in Adolescent Health Care, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health & Precision Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Imaging, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; "Prof. Dr. O. Fodor" Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi, India; National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC), New Delhi, India; Diabetes Foundation, New Delhi, India
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- Liver Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic and Foundation and Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore; Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Pediatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Organ Transplantation Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA, USA; Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Clinical and Translational Research in Digestive Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Santander, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jahra Hospital, Kuwait and Department of Pediatrics, National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI), Cairo, Egypt
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Division of Infectious Diseases, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Liver Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Vall d'Hebron Institute for Research (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centros de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Center for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Pediatric Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex and Pediatric Department, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Paediatrics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Development, Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, Academic Children's Hospital Ibn Sina, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Paediatric Genetics, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Hepatology, Nikomed Medical Center, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Lab of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, "St. Mary" Emergency Children's Hospital, Iași, Romania; Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Pediatric Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Medical-Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, University "Titu Maiorescu", Bucuresti, Romania
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- MAFLD Research Center, Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; Institute of Hepatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment for the Development of Chronic Liver Disease in Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China.
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White B, Ng SM, Agwu JC, Barrett TG, Birchmore N, Kershaw M, Drew J, Kavvoura F, Law J, Moudiotis C, Procter E, Paul P, Regan F, Reilly P, Sachdev P, Sakremath R, Semple C, Sharples K, Skae M, Timmis A, Williams E, Wright N, Soni A. A practical evidence-based approach to management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people (CYP): UK consensus. BMC Med 2024; 22:144. [PMID: 38561783 PMCID: PMC10986054 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03349-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes in young people is an aggressive disease with a greater risk of complications leading to increased morbidity and mortality during the most productive years of life. Prevalence in the UK and globally is rising yet experience in managing this condition is limited. There are no consensus guidelines in the UK for the assessment and management of paediatric type 2 diabetes. METHODS Multidisciplinary professionals from The Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians (ACDC) and the National Type 2 Diabetes Working Group reviewed the evidence base and made recommendations using the Grading Of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Young people with type 2 diabetes should be managed within a paediatric diabetes team with close working with adult diabetes specialists, primary care and other paediatric specialties. Diagnosis of diabetes type can be challenging with many overlapping features. Diabetes antibodies may be needed to aid diagnosis. Co-morbidities and complications are frequently present at diagnosis and should be managed holistically. Lifestyle change and metformin are the mainstay of early treatment, with some needing additional basal insulin. GLP1 agonists should be used as second-line agents once early ketosis and symptoms are controlled. Glycaemic control improves microvascular but not cardiovascular risk. Reduction in excess adiposity, smoking prevention, increased physical activity and reduction of hypertension and dyslipidaemia are essential to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events. CONCLUSIONS This evidence-based guideline aims to provide a practical approach in managing this condition in the UK.
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- Billy White
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Ormskirk, UK
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- Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, UK
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- Birmingham Women's And Children NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Birmingham Women's And Children NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, UK
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- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Winchester, UK
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, S102TH, UK
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, S102TH, UK.
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Abdelhameed F, Giuffrida A, Thorp B, Moorthy MK, Gevers EF. Exploring the Surge in Paediatric Type 2 Diabetes in an Inner-City London Centre-A Decade-Long Analysis of Incidence, Outcomes, and Transition. Children (Basel) 2024; 11:173. [PMID: 38397285 PMCID: PMC10887333 DOI: 10.3390/children11020173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The rising prevalence of paediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) is concerning, particularly with limited medical intervention despite evidence of accelerated disease progression. This study of a Barts Health NHS Trust cohort from 2008 to 2022 aims to elucidate the incidence, clinical outcomes, and complications associated with paediatric T2D. A retrospective analysis utilising electronic and paper records identified 40 patients with T2D. The incidence doubled from 2.6/year in 2008-2013 to 5.4/year in 2014-2018. Sixty-eight percent exhibited co-morbidities, notably learning disabilities. At diagnosis, the mean BMI was 32.4 ± 6.71 kg/m2, with no gender-based disparity and no significant change over a two-year follow-up. The initial HbA1c was 75.2 ± 21.0 mmol/mol, decreasing to 55.0 ± 17.4 mmol/mol after three months (p = 0.001) and then rising to 63.0 ± 25.5 mmol/mol at one year (p = 0.07). While 22/37 patients achieved HbA1c < 48 mmol/mol, only 9 maintained this for a year. Several metabolic and cardiovascular complications were observed at diagnosis and follow-up, with no significant change in frequency. In 2022, 15 patients transitioned to adult services. HbA1c at transition was 74.7 ± 27.6 mmol/mol, showing no change one year post-transition (71.9 ± 26.9 mmol/mol, p = 0.34). This study highlights substantial therapeutic failure, with current management falling short in achieving a sustained reduction in BMI or HbA1c. Novel treatment approaches are needed to improve clinical outcomes and address the high burden of co-morbidities and complications.
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- Farah Abdelhameed
- Barts Health NHS Trust—Royal London Children’s Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; (F.A.); (A.G.); (B.T.); (M.K.M.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London Medical School, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Barts Health NHS Trust—Royal London Children’s Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; (F.A.); (A.G.); (B.T.); (M.K.M.)
- School of Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Barts Health NHS Trust—Royal London Children’s Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; (F.A.); (A.G.); (B.T.); (M.K.M.)
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- Barts Health NHS Trust—Royal London Children’s Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; (F.A.); (A.G.); (B.T.); (M.K.M.)
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- Barts Health NHS Trust—Royal London Children’s Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; (F.A.); (A.G.); (B.T.); (M.K.M.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London Medical School, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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Ali H, Shahzil M, Moond V, Shahzad M, Thandavaram A, Sehar A, Waseem H, Siddiqui T, Dahiya DS, Patel P, Tillmann H. Non-Pharmacological Approach to Diet and Exercise in Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Bridging the Gap between Research and Clinical Practice. J Pers Med 2024; 14:61. [PMID: 38248762 PMCID: PMC10817352 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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This review provides a practical and comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological interventions for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), focusing on dietary and exercise strategies. It highlights the effectiveness of coffee consumption, intermittent fasting, and Mediterranean and ketogenic diets in improving metabolic and liver health. The review emphasizes the importance of combining aerobic and resistance training as a critical approach to reducing liver fat and increasing insulin sensitivity. Additionally, it discusses the synergy between diet and exercise in enhancing liver parameters and the role of gut microbiota in MASLD. The paper underscores the need for a holistic, individualized approach, integrating diet, exercise, gut health, and patient motivation. It also highlights the long-term benefits and minimal risks of lifestyle interventions compared to the side effects of pharmacological and surgical options. The review calls for personalized treatment strategies, continuous patient education, and further research to optimize therapeutic outcomes in MASLD management.
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- Hassam Ali
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, ECU Health Medical Center, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60640, USA;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad 500068, Telangana, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Huntsville Campus, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Tampa, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mather Hospital, Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Motility, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mather Hospital, Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, ECU Health Medical Center, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
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Hitt TA, Hannon TS, Magge SN. Approach to the Patient: Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 109:245-255. [PMID: 37584397 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is a growing epidemic with a rising incidence worldwide. Although the pathogenesis and diagnosis of youth-onset type 2 diabetes are similar to adult-onset type 2 diabetes, youth-onset type 2 diabetes is unique, with greater insulin resistance, insulin hypersecretion, and faster progression of pancreatic beta cell function decline. Individuals with youth-onset type 2 diabetes also develop complications at higher rates within short periods of time compared to adults with type 2 diabetes or youth with type 1 diabetes. The highest prevalence and incidence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes in the United States is among youth from minoritized racial and ethnic groups. Risk factors include obesity, family history of type 2 diabetes, comorbid conditions and use of medications associated with insulin resistance and rapid weight gain, socioeconomic and environmental stressors, and birth history of small-for-gestational-age or pregnancy associated with gestational or pregestational diabetes. Patients with youth-onset type 2 diabetes should be treated using a multidisciplinary model with frequent clinic visits and emphasis on addressing of social and psychological barriers to care and glycemic control, as well as close monitoring for comorbidities and complications. Intensive health behavior therapy is an important component of treatment, in addition to medical management, both of which should be initiated at the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. There are limited but growing pharmacologic treatment options, including metformin, insulin, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. Although long-term outcomes are not fully known, metabolic/bariatric surgery in youth with type 2 diabetes has led to improved cardiometabolic outcomes.
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- Talia A Hitt
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Room 3114, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Room 3114, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Jain AK, Buchannan P, Yates KP, Belt P, Schwimmer JB, Rosenthal P, Murray KF, Molleston JP, Scheimann A, Xanthakos SA, Behling CA, Hertel P, Nilson J, Neuschwander-Tetri BA, Tonascia J, Vos MB. Nutrition assessment and MASH severity in children using the Healthy Eating Index. Hepatol Commun 2023; 7:e0320. [PMID: 38055641 PMCID: PMC10984667 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a global health problem, with lifestyle modification as its major therapeutic strategy. Rigorous characterization of dietary content on MAFLD in children is lacking. We hypothesized an objectively measured healthier diet would positively modulate MAFLD. METHODS Diet was assessed using the Nutrition Data System for Research in children enrolled from 10 tertiary clinical centers to determine the Healthy Eating Index (HEI, 0-100) and individual food components. RESULTS In all, 119 children were included (13.3 ± 2.7 y), 80 (67%) male, 67 (18%) White, and 90 (76%) Hispanic, with an average body mass index Z-score of 2.2 ± 0.5. Diet was classified as low HEI < 47.94 (n = 39), mid HEI ≥ 47.94 and < 58.89 (n = 41), or high HEI ≥ 58.89 (n=39). Children with high HEI (healthier diet) had lower body weight (p = 0.005) and more favorable lipids. Mean serum triglycerides for low, mid, and high HEI were 163, 148, and 120 mg/dL, respectively; p = 0.04 mid versus high, p = 0.01 low versus high. Mean HDL was 38, 41 and 43 mg/dL; p = 0.02 low vs high. Less severe steatosis was noted with added sugar ≤ 10% of calories (p = 0.03). Higher lobular inflammation is associated with a higher percentage of calories from fat (OR (95% CI) = 0.95 (0.91-1.00), p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS In children with MAFLD, high HEI is associated with lower body weight and more favorable lipids, while added sugar and fat intake has individual histologic features. Differential consumption of major dietary components may modify both metabolic risk factors and histologic liver injury, highlighting the importance of objective diet assessments in children with MAFLD.
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- Ajay Kumar Jain
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Pediatrics Institute, Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine/Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Steatohepatitis Center, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology and Pacific Rim Pathology, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Emory University School of Medicine, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Chen J, Jin B, Wang F, Wu Z, Dorazio RM, Fu J. The relative contributions of soft tissue mass components as risk or protective factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children. Eur J Clin Nutr 2023; 77:1167-1172. [PMID: 37587242 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-023-01326-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Several body components are known to be associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children. However, the relative contributions of soft tissue mass components as risk or protective factors of NAFLD are largely unknown because measurements of these components are often highly correlated. Therefore, we aimed to estimate levels of association between soft tissue mass components and NAFLD. SUBJECTS/METHODS We collected the medical records of 555 Chinese children (aged 3-18 years). Five mutually exclusive and exhaustive components of soft tissue mass were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. NAFLD was diagnosed with abdominal B-ultrasound scan. We fit Dirichlet regression and multivariate linear regression models wherein age and NAFLD were used as predictors of the proportional measurements of soft tissue mass components. RESULTS The proportion of android fat was significantly higher in children with NAFLD than in those without NAFLD (ratio of proportions ranged from 1.18 to 1.30), whereas proportions of trunk lean and limb lean were significantly lower (ratio of proportions ranged from 0.87 to 0.92 for trunk lean and from 0.82 to 0.91 for limb lean). The proportion of gynoid fat was slightly higher in boys with NAFLD than in those without NAFLD (ratio = 1.05), but this proportion was not significantly higher in girls. The association between the proportion of android fat and NAFLD appeared to be somewhat greater than the associations between proportions of trunk lean or limb lean components and NAFLD. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that lowering fat mass and increasing lean mass can both be used to combat NAFLD in children and that more studies are needed to determine the association between gynoid fat and NAFLD.
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- JingNan Chen
- Department of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.
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Song K, Kim HS, Chae HW. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance in children. Clin Exp Pediatr 2023; 66:512-519. [PMID: 36634667 PMCID: PMC10694550 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2022.01312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a spectrum of liver diseases characterized by excessive fat accumulation, is the leading cause of chronic liver disease. The global prevalence of NAFLD is increasing in both adults and children. In Korea, the prevalence of pediatric NAFLD increased from 8.2% in 2009 to 12.1% in 2018 according to a national surveillance study. For early screening of pediatric NAFLD, laboratory tests including aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase; biomarkers including hepatic steatosis index, triglyceride glucose index, and fibrosis-4 index; and imaging studies including ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are required. Insulin resistance plays a major role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD, which promotes insulin resistance. Thus, the association between NAFLD and insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome has been reported in many studies. This review addresses issues related to the epidemiology and investigation of NAFLD as well as the association between NAFLD and insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome with focus on pediatric NAFLD.
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- Kyungchul Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Bezinover D, Alhkouri N, Schumann R, Geyer N, Chinchilli V, Stine JG. Liver Transplant Outcomes in Young Adults with Cirrhosis Related to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Transplant Proc 2023; 55:2134-2142. [PMID: 37752016 PMCID: PMC10699163 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH) and cryptogenic cirrhosis (CC) is constantly increasing in adolescents and young adults (AYAs). METHODS In a retrospective UNOS database evaluation, we analyzed postoperative outcomes of AYAs with nonalcoholic NASH/CC undergoing LT between January 1st, 2003 and March 5th, 2021. After exclusions, 85,970 LT recipients, 393 (47.1%) AYAs with NASH/CC and 441 (52.9%) AYAs with other metabolic conditions, were analyzed. RESULTS During the study period, the number of LTs performed for AYAs with NASH/CC increased from 4%-7% but decreased from 6.6%-5.3% compared to LTs performed for NASH/CC in all ages. In comparison to AYAs with other metabolic conditions, AYA LT recipients with NASH/CC had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) components, including diabetes and increased body mass index (P < .0001 for both). Patient and graft survival in AYAs with NASH/CC were significantly lower in comparison to AYAs transplanted for other metabolic conditions (P < .0001) (Hazard Ratio = 1.93, P < .001). Patient survival in AYAs with NASH/CC was significantly better in comparison to older (40-65-year-old) patients with the same diagnosis (P = .01). CONCLUSIONS Our study found that the overall number of LTs in AYAs with NASH increased significantly, but to a lesser degree compared to the older population with the same diagnosis. Outcomes after LT in AYAs with NASH/CC were worse compared to LT for other metabolic conditions, but significantly better in comparison to older patients. The prevalence of LT for NASH/CC in AYAs is growing. MetS may contribute to worse outcomes in AYAs.
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- Dmitri Bezinover
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Department of Hepatology, Arizona Liver Health, Chandler, Arizona
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania; The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Piester TL, Jagtap N, Kalapala R. Review of paediatric obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-A focus on emerging non-pharmacologic treatment strategies. Pediatr Obes 2023; 18:e13067. [PMID: 37602954 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.13067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Obesity in paediatrics has become one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. Paediatric obesity leads to increased adult obesity and is associated with several comorbidities, both physical and psychological. Within gastroenterology, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of paediatric liver disease and the most common cause of liver transplantation in young adults. Treatment for NAFLD largely focuses on treatment of obesity with weight loss strategies. Unfortunately, the traditional method of weight loss using multicomponent lifestyle modification (dietary changes, increased exercise and behavioural modification) has often led to disappointing results. In adult patients with obesity, treatment strategies have evolved to include bariatric surgery and, more recently, bariatric endoscopy. In paediatrics, the obesity and NAFLD epidemics will likely require this variety of treatment to address children in a personalized manner. Here, we present a review of paediatric obesity, paediatric NAFLD and the various treatment strategies to date. We focus on non-pharmacologic and emerging therapies, including bariatric surgery and bariatric endoscopy-based treatments. With such a large population of children and adolescents with obesity, further development of these treatments, including paediatric-focused clinical trials, is essential for these emerging modalities.
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- Travis L Piester
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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Goyal NP, Mencin A, Newton KP, Durelle J, Carrier C, Ugalde-Nicalo P, Noel B, Mouton J, Vargas D, Magrez D, Tadde B, Birman P, Best BM, Addy C, Schwimmer JB. An Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter Study of Elafibranor in Children With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:160-165. [PMID: 37084342 PMCID: PMC10523882 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in children. Elafibranor, a dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α/δ agonist, has been proposed as a treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The aims were to (1) describe pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of oral elafibranor at 2 doses (80 and 120 mg) in children 8-17 years and (2) assess changes in aminotransferases. METHODS Children with NASH were randomized to open-label elafibranor 80 mg or 120 mg daily for 12 weeks. The intent-to-treat analysis included all participants who received at least 1 dose. Standard descriptive statistics and PK analyses were performed. RESULTS Ten males [mean 15.1 years, standard deviation (SD) 2.2] with NASH were randomized to 80 mg (n = 5) or 120 mg (n = 5). Baseline mean alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was 82 U/L (SD 13) and 87 U/L (SD 20) for 80 mg and 120 mg groups, respectively. Elafibranor was rapidly absorbed and well tolerated. Elafibranor plasma exposure increased between the 80 mg and 120 mg dose with a 1.9- and 1.3-fold increase in median Cmax and AUC 0-24 , respectively. End of treatment mean ALT was 52 U/L (SD 20) for the 120 mg group, with a relative mean ALT change from baseline of -37.4% (SD 23.8%) at 12 weeks. CONCLUSIONS Once daily dosing of elafibranor was well tolerated in children with NASH. There was a 37.4% relative reduction from mean baseline ALT in the 120 mg group. Decreasing ALT may be associated with improvement in liver histology, thus could be considered a surrogate for histology in early phase trials. These results may support further exploration of elafibranor in children with NASH.
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- Nidhi P. Goyal
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego La Jolla
- Division of Host-Microbe Systems & Therapeutics, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California
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Vajravelu ME, Tas E, Arslanian S. Pediatric Obesity: Complications and Current Day Management. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1591. [PMID: 37511966 PMCID: PMC10381624 DOI: 10.3390/life13071591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Obesity affects approximately 1 in 5 youth globally and increases the risk of complications during adolescence and young adulthood, including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Children and adolescents with obesity frequently experience weight stigma and have an impaired quality of life, which may exacerbate weight gain. Pediatric obesity is typically defined using sex-, age-, and population-specific body mass index percentiles. Once identified, pediatric obesity should always be managed with lifestyle modification. However, adolescents with obesity may also benefit from anti-obesity medications (AOM), several of which have been approved for use in adolescents by the US Food and Drug Administration, including liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, and semaglutide. For children with specific, rare monogenic obesity disorders, setmelanotide is available and may lead to significant weight loss. Metabolic and bariatric surgery may be used for the management of severe obesity in youth; though highly effective, it is limited to specialized centers and has had relatively low pediatric uptake. In this narrative review using pediatric-focused data from original research, reviews, clinical practice guidelines, governmental agencies, and pharmaceutical companies, we review obesity-related metabolic complications in youth and management strategies, including AOM and bariatric surgery.
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- Mary Ellen Vajravelu
- Center for Pediatric Research in Obesity and Metabolism, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Faculty Pavilion 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Center for Pediatric Research in Obesity and Metabolism, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Faculty Pavilion 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Center for Pediatric Research in Obesity and Metabolism, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Faculty Pavilion 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Mischel AK, Liao Z, Cao F, Dunn W, Lo JC, Newton KP, Goyal NP, Yu EL, Schwimmer JB. Prevalence of Elevated ALT in Adolescents in the US 2011-2018. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:103-109. [PMID: 37084344 PMCID: PMC10330162 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to characterize suspected nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in a diverse and nationally representative cohort of adolescents and to characterize higher ALT elevation in adolescents with obesity. METHODS Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018 were analyzed for adolescents 12-19 years. Participants with causes for elevated ALT other than NAFLD were excluded. Race and ethnicity, sex, body mass index (BMI), and ALT were examined. Elevated ALT was defined as >22 U/L (females) and >26 U/L (males) using the biologic upper normal limit (ULN). Elevated ALT thresholds up to 2X-ULN were examined among adolescents with obesity. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the association of race/ethnicity and elevated ALT, adjusting for age, sex, and BMI. RESULTS Prevalence of elevated ALT in adolescents was 16.5% overall and 39.5% among those with obesity. For White, Hispanic, and Asian adolescents, prevalence was 15.8%, 21.8%, and 16.5% overall, 12.8%, 17.7%, and 27.0% in those with overweight, and 43.0%, 43.5%, and 43.1% in those with obesity, respectively. Prevalence was much lower in Black adolescents (10.7% overall, 8.4% for overweight, 20.7% for obesity). Prevalence of ALT at 2X-ULN was 6.6% in adolescents with obesity. Hispanic ethnicity, age, male sex, and higher BMI were independent predictors of elevated ALT. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of elevated ALT in U.S. adolescents is high, affecting 1 in 6 adolescents during 2011-2018. The risk is highest in Hispanic adolescents. Asian adolescents with elevated BMI may comprise an emerging risk group for elevated ALT.
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- Anna K. Mischel
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, 3600 Broadway, Oakland, Ca, 94611, USA
- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000- Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA
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Newton KP, Wilson LA, Crimmins NA, Fishbein MH, Molleston JP, Xanthakos SA, Behling C, Schwimmer JB. Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in Children With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 21:1261-1270. [PMID: 35709934 PMCID: PMC10151072 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing problem in children. Children with NAFLD are at potentially high risk for developing T2D; however, the incidence of T2D in this population is unknown. This study aimed to determine the incidence of T2D in children with NAFLD and identify associated risk factors. METHODS Children with NAFLD enrolled in the Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network were followed longitudinally. Incidence of T2D was determined by using clinical history and fasting laboratory values. Cumulative incidence curves were developed for time to T2D. A Cox regression multivariable model was constructed using best subsets Akaike's Information Criteria selection. RESULTS This study included 892 children with NAFLD and with a mean age of 12.8 years (2.7) followed for 3.8 years (2.3) with a total 3234 person-years at risk. The incidence rate of T2D was 3000 new cases per 100,000 person-years at risk. At baseline, 63 children had T2D, and during follow-up, an additional 97 children developed incident T2D, resulting in a period prevalence of 16.8%. Incident T2D was significantly higher in females versus males (hazard ratio [HR], 1.8 [1.0-2.8]), associated with BMI z-score (HR, 1.8 [1.0-3.0]), and more severe liver histology including steatosis grade (HR, 1.3 [1.0-1.7]), and fibrosis stage (HR, 1.3 [1.0-1.5]). CONCLUSIONS Children with NAFLD are at high risk for existing and incident T2D. In addition to known risk factors for T2D (female and BMI z-score), severity of liver histology at the time of NAFLD diagnosis was independently associated with T2D development. Targeted strategies to prevent T2D in children with NAFLD are needed.
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- Kimberly P Newton
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California; Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
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- Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pathology, Sharp Medical Center, San Diego, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California; Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California.
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Dybbro E, Vos MB, Kohli R. Special Population: Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Clin Liver Dis 2023; 27:471-482. [PMID: 37024219 DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease represents the most common liver disease in children and has been shown to carry significant morbidity. Widespread heterogeneity of disease, as well as the limitation of indirect screening modalities, has made true prevalence of disease difficult to estimate as well as hindered ability to identify optimal prognostic factors in the pediatric population. Current therapeutic options are limited in pediatric patients with current mainstay of therapy, lifestyle modifications, has proven to have a limited efficacy in current clinical application. Current research remains needed in improved screening modalities, prognosticating techniques, and therapeutic options in the pediatric population.
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- Eric Dybbro
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Emory School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Malki GJ, Goyal NP, Ugalde-Nicalo P, Chun LF, Zhang J, Ding Z, Wei Y, Knott C, Batakis D, Henderson W, Sirlin CB, Middleton MS, Schwimmer JB. Association of Hepatic Steatosis with Adipose and Muscle Mass and Distribution in Children. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2023; 21:222-230. [PMID: 37083405 PMCID: PMC10181799 DOI: 10.1089/met.2023.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Background: Pediatric studies have shown associations between hepatic steatosis and total body fat, visceral fat, and lean mass. However, these associations have not been assessed simultaneously, leaving their relative importance unknown. Objective: To evaluate associations between hepatic steatosis and total-body adiposity, visceral adiposity, and lean mass in children. Method: In children at risk for fatty liver, hepatic steatosis, adipose, and lean mass were estimated with magnetic resonance imaging and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results: Two hundred twenty-seven children with mean age 12.1 years had mean percent body fat of 38.9% and mean liver fat of 8.4%. Liver fat was positively associated with total-body adiposity, visceral adiposity, and lean mass (P < 0.001), and negatively associated with lean mass percentage (P < 0.001). After weight adjustment, liver fat was only positively associated with measures of central adiposity (P < 0.001). Visceral adiposity also had the strongest association with liver fat (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In children, hepatic steatosis is more strongly associated with visceral adiposity than total adiposity, and the association of lean mass is not independent of weight or fat mass. These relationships may help guide the choice of future interventions to target hepatic steatosis.
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- Ghattas J Malki
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, San Diego, California, USA
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- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Liver Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Liver Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Liver Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Liver Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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Patel-Sanchez N, Perito E, Tsai P, Raymond-Flesch M, Lodish M, Sarkar M. Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease increased with type 2 diabetes mellitus in overweight/obese youth with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2023; 36:441-446. [PMID: 37060356 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2022-0527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk and severity in adults, but data in adolescents with diverse backgrounds are limited. We evaluated NAFLD prevalence and characterized NAFLD risk factors in overweight/obese adolescents by PCOS status. METHODS Retrospective study of overweight (n=52)/obese (n=271) female adolescents (12-18 years old), evaluated clinically 2012-2020, was conducted comparing PCOS patients to age-matched non-PCOS controls. NAFLD was defined as ALT≥44U/L x2 and/or ≥80U/L x1, hepatic steatosis on imaging, or NAFLD on biopsy, in absence of other liver disease. Metabolic comorbidities were captured. Log-binomial regression models estimated prevalence risk ratios (PR). RESULTS NAFLD prevalence was 19.1 % in adolescents with PCOS (n=161), similar to those without (n=162) (16.8 %, p=0.6). Adolescents with PCOS were more likely to have insulin resistance, hypercholesterolemia, and higher triglycerides (p<0.05). Those with PCOS and concomitant type 2 diabetes (T2DM) did have increased NAFLD risk (PR 2.5, p=0.04), but those with PCOS without T2DM did not (PR 0.9, p=0.8). Adolescents with PCOS and NAFLD, compared to those with PCOS without NAFLD, had a higher prevalence of metabolic comorbidities including hypercholesterolemia (77 vs. 48 %), T2DM (29 vs. 8 %), and hypertriglyceridemia (65 vs. 37 %) (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Almost 1 in 5 overweight/obese female adolescents had NAFLD, but PCOS did not increase NAFLD risk in this diverse cohort. Among young women with PCOS, concomitant T2DM did increase the risk for NAFLD. Closer monitoring of obesity comorbidities in adolescents with PCOS is essential for optimizing health and merits updating current guidelines.
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- Namrata Patel-Sanchez
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital- Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Klepper C, Crimmins NA, Orkin S, Sun Q, Fei L, Xanthakos S, Mouzaki M. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Young Children with Obesity. Child Obes 2023; 19:179-185. [PMID: 35639419 PMCID: PMC10122212 DOI: 10.1089/chi.2022.0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background: To evaluate the prevalence of suspected nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in young children with obesity and determine associated risk factors. Methods: Retrospective single-center study of children with obesity, ages 2-6 years. Suspected NAFLD was defined as an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >30 U/L. Multivariable analyses were performed to determine predictors of elevated ALT. Results: Among 237 children 2-6 years old, 35% had elevated ALT. Multivariable analysis showed that higher BMI z score [odds ratio (OR): 1.5 confidence interval (95% CI: 1.04-1.92)] and higher gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) [OR: 21.3 (95% CI: 3.7-121.1)] predicted elevated ALT. Of those with ≥2 ALT levels, 38% (n = 33/86) had a persistently elevated ALT (median ALT >30 U/L). Only 7% of patients with ALT >30 U/L underwent further testing to evaluate for alternative causes of liver disease. Conclusion: Suspected NAFLD is common in young children with obesity and predicted by obesity severity and GGT. Other cardiometabolic markers were equivalent between those with normal vs. elevated ALT, suggesting NAFLD onset may precede development of comorbidities. Earlier screening will enable prompt diagnosis and intervention, which may prevent or delay the onset of cardiometabolic diseases commonly associated with NAFLD in adolescence and adulthood.
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- Corie Klepper
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Xing Y, Fan J, Wang H, Wang H. Comparison of MAFLD and NAFLD Characteristics in Children. Children 2023; 10:560. [PMID: 36980118 PMCID: PMC10047180 DOI: 10.3390/children10030560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Background & aims: An international panel proposed a diagnostic framework for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in children. The aim was to compare the clinical features of MAFLD and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children. Methods: The characteristic differences between NAFLD and MAFLD in children were compared with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2018 in the U.S. and the Comprehensive Prevention Project for Overweight and Obese Adolescents (CPOOA) study in China. Results: In NHANES 2017–2018, regardless of which criteria were implemented, participants with hepatic steatosis were more likely to have higher BMI z-scores, a higher prevalence of hypertension or higher metabolic indices and higher non-invasive liver fibrosis scores (all p < 0.05). The cases diagnosed by those two definitions had a similarity of over 75%. More obese children were diagnosed with MAFLD than NAFLD (p < 0.001). However, approximately 19% of children with NAFLD present with normal weight and fasting glucose levels and cannot be diagnosed with MAFLD. The CPOOA study excluded viral infected liver disease and certain kinds of congenital causes of liver steatosis patients, resulting in children with NAFLD being identical with MAFLD children. Conclusions: Most clinical features were similar between children with MAFLD and children with NAFLD, and more than 75% of children with NAFLD can also be diagnosed with MAFLD. However, approximately 19% of children with NAFLD cannot be categorized as MAFLD. Therefore, to gain greater benefits from renaming NAFLD to MAFLD in pediatrics, the prevalence of different causes of hepatic steatosis in children needs to be understood.
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Yilmaz Y, Zeybel M, Adali G, Cosar AM, Sertesen E, Gokcan H, Bahcecioglu HI, Sahin M, Tulunay C, Ergun I, Turan I, Idilman IS, Celikel C, Kirimlioglu H, Akyol G, Yilmaz F, Sokmensuer C, Guveli H, Akarca US, Akyuz U, Genc V, Akyildiz M, Yazihan N, Tutar E, Ates F, Dincer D, Balaban Y, Kiyici M, Akdogan M, Sonsuz A, Idilman R, Yapali S, Dursun H, Aladag M, Satman I, Karcaaltincaba M, Arikan C, Gulerman F, Selimoglu A, Ozen H, Basaranoglu M, Karakan T, Yurci A, Demir K, Koruk M, Uygun A, Sezgin O, Gulec S, Besisik F, Simsek H, Hulagu S, Tozun N, Mardinoglu A, Demir M, Doganay L, Akarsu M, Karasu Z, Kaymakoglu S, Gunsar F. TASL Practice Guidance on the Clinical Assessment and Management of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Hepatol Forum 2023; 4:1-32. [PMID: 37920782 PMCID: PMC10588738 DOI: 10.14744/hf.2023.2023.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a multisystem disease and is significantly associated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. NAFLD has become the most prevalent chronic liver disease in Western countries, and the proportion of NAFLD-related cirrhosis among patients on liver transplantation waiting lists has increased. In light of the accumulated data about NAFLD, and to provide a common approach with multi-disciplines dealing with the subject, it has become necessary to create new guidance for diagnosing and treating NAFLD. This guidance was prepared following an interdisciplinary study under the leadership of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver (TASL), Fatty Liver Special Interest Group. This new TASL Guidance is a practical application guide on NAFLD and was prepared to standardize the clinical approach to diagnosing and treating NAFLD patients. This guidance reflects many advances in the field of NAFLD. The proposals in this guidance are meant to aid decision-making in clinical practice. The guidance is primarily intended for gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolism diseases, cardiology, internal medicine, pediatric specialists, and family medicine specialists.
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- Yusuf Yilmaz
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
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- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
| | - Umit Akyuz
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
| | - Volkan Genc
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Murat Akyildiz
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
| | - Nuray Yazihan
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Engin Tutar
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
| | - Fehmi Ates
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
| | - Dinc Dincer
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
| | - Yasemin Balaban
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Murat Kiyici
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
| | - Meral Akdogan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Abdullah Sonsuz
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Ramazan Idilman
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Members of Fatty Liver Special Interest Group
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Suna Yapali
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Hakan Dursun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Murat Aladag
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Ilhan Satman
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Musturay Karcaaltincaba
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Cigdem Arikan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Fulya Gulerman
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Ayse Selimoglu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Hasan Ozen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Metin Basaranoglu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Tarkan Karakan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Alper Yurci
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Kadir Demir
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Mehmet Koruk
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Ahmet Uygun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Orhan Sezgin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Sadi Gulec
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Fatih Besisik
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Halis Simsek
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Sadettin Hulagu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Nurdan Tozun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
| | - Adil Mardinoglu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye
- Department of Oncology, Health Sciences University, Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazig, Türkiye
- Department of Endocrinology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Nefrology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine, Malatya, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Türkiye
- Department of Pathology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pathophysiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Türkiye
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Cohen CC, Huneault H, Accardi CJ, Jones DP, Liu K, Maner-Smith KM, Song M, Welsh JA, Ugalde-Nicalo PA, Schwimmer JB, Vos MB. Metabolome × Microbiome Changes Associated with a Diet-Induced Reduction in Hepatic Fat among Adolescent Boys. Metabolites 2023; 13:401. [PMID: 36984841 PMCID: PMC10053986 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Dietary sugar reduction is one therapeutic strategy for improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the underlying mechanisms for this effect warrant further investigation. Here, we employed metabolomics and metagenomics to examine systemic biological adaptations associated with dietary sugar restriction and (subsequent) hepatic fat reductions in youth with NAFLD. Data/samples were from a randomized controlled trial in adolescent boys (11-16 years, mean ± SD: 13.0 ± 1.9 years) with biopsy-proven NAFLD who were either provided a low free-sugar diet (LFSD) (n = 20) or consumed their usual diet (n = 20) for 8 weeks. Plasma metabolomics was performed on samples from all 40 participants by coupling hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) and C18 chromatography with mass spectrometry. In a sub-sample (n = 8 LFSD group and n = 10 usual diet group), 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing was performed on stool to examine changes in microbial composition/diversity. The diet treatment was associated with differential expression of 419 HILIC and 205 C18 metabolite features (p < 0.05), which were enriched in amino acid pathways, including methionine/cysteine and serine/glycine/alanine metabolism (p < 0.05), and lipid pathways, including omega-3 and linoleate metabolism (p < 0.05). Quantified metabolites that were differentially changed in the LFSD group, compared to usual diet group, and representative of these enriched metabolic pathways included increased serine (p = 0.001), glycine (p = 0.004), 2-aminobutyric acid (p = 0.012), and 3-hydroxybutyric acid (p = 0.005), and decreased linolenic acid (p = 0.006). Microbiome changes included an increase in richness at the phylum level and changes in a few genera within Firmicutes. In conclusion, the LFSD treatment, compared to usual diet, was associated with metabolome and microbiome changes that may reflect biological mechanisms linking dietary sugar restriction to a therapeutic decrease in hepatic fat. Studies are needed to validate our findings and test the utility of these "omics" changes as response biomarkers.
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- Catherine C. Cohen
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Nutrition & Health Sciences Doctoral Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory Integrated Lipidomics Core, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Hepatobiology and Toxicology Center, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Nutrition & Health Sciences Doctoral Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Nutrition & Health Sciences Doctoral Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Iafusco D, Franceschi R, Maguolo A, Guercio Nuzio S, Crinò A, Delvecchio M, Iughetti L, Maffeis C, Calcaterra V, Manco M. From Metabolic Syndrome to Type 2 Diabetes in Youth. Children 2023; 10:516. [PMID: 36980074 PMCID: PMC10047215 DOI: 10.3390/children10030516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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In the frame of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes emerges along a continuum of the risk from the clustering of all its components, namely visceral obesity, high blood pressure and lipids, and impaired glucose homeostasis. Insulin resistance is the hallmark common to all the components and, in theory, is a reversible condition. Nevertheless, the load that this condition can exert on the β-cell function at the pubertal transition is such as to determine its rapid and irreversible deterioration leading to plain diabetes. The aim of this review is to highlight, in the context of metabolic syndrome, age-specific risk factors that lead to type 2 diabetes onset in youth; resume age specific screening and diagnostic criteria; and anticipate potential for treatment. Visceral obesity and altered lipid metabolism are robust grounds for the development of the disease. Genetic differences in susceptibility to hampered β-cell function in the setting of obesity and insulin resistance largely explain why some adolescents with obesity do develop diabetes at a young age and some others do not. Lifestyle intervention with a healthy diet and physical activity remains the pillar of the type 2 diabetes treatment in youth. As to the pharmacological management, metformin and insulin have failed to rescue β-cell function and to ensure long-lasting glycemic control in youth. A new era might start with the approval for use in pediatric age of drugs largely prescribed in adults, such as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 and sodium-dependent glucose transport inhibitors, and of new weight-lowering drugs in the pipeline such as single and multiple agonists of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor. The latter drugs can have tremendous impact on the natural history of the disease. By treating diabetes, they will reduce the burden of all the metabolic abnormalities belonging to the syndrome while causing a tremendous weight loss hitherto never seen before.
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Hampl SE, Hassink SG, Skinner AC, Armstrong SC, Barlow SE, Bolling CF, Avila Edwards KC, Eneli I, Hamre R, Joseph MM, Lunsford D, Mendonca E, Michalsky MP, Mirza N, Ochoa ER, Sharifi M, Staiano AE, Weedn AE, Flinn SK, Lindros J, Okechukwu K. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity. Pediatrics 2023; 151:e2022060640. [PMID: 36622115 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 175.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Khan S, Kalkwarf HJ, Hornung L, Siegel R, Arce-Clachar AC, Sheridan R, Ippisch HM, Xanthakos SA. Histologic Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associates with Reduced Bone Mineral Density in Children. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:644-655. [PMID: 35672623 PMCID: PMC10042591 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07563-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lower whole body bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but potential mediators remain uncertain. AIMS To assess BMD at multiple skeletal sites in children with confirmed NAFLD and controls with obesity, adjusting for known determinants of BMD, and examine potential mediators. METHODS We assessed age-, sex-, and race-specific, and height-adjusted BMD z-scores of whole body, lumbar spine, hip, femoral neck and forearm by dual-energy-x-ray absorptiometry in 79 children, 8-19 years old: 46 with biopsy-confirmed NAFLD [29 steatohepatitis (NASH)/17 fatty liver (NAFL)] and 33 controls without liver disease. We compared BMD z-scores by multivariable regression, adjusting for known BMD determinants and potential mediators (inflammatory and insulin resistance measures). RESULTS Unadjusted mean BMD z-scores in NAFLD were similar to controls, but significantly lower in NASH vs. NAFL at all sites. After covariate adjustment, mean forearm BMD z-score was higher in NAFL (β 0.60 ± SE 0.30, p < 0.05) and lower in NASH (β - 0.49 ± SE 0.26, p = 0.06) vs. controls (p = 0.002 for group), with similar trends at whole body and total hip; hs-CRP negatively associated with whole body and forearm BMD z-scores (p < 0.05), while visceral fat area negatively associated with femoral neck (p < 0.05). Only three children had clinically low whole body BMD z-scores (< - 2), one per group (control, NAFL and NASH). CONCLUSIONS NASH, but not NAFL, may be associated with increased risk of reduced BMD in children. Systemic inflammation, independent of body composition and load bearing, may mediate reduction in BMD in NASH.
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- Soofia Khan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
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- The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Barbieri E, Santoro N, Umano GR. Clinical features and metabolic complications for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in youth with obesity. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1062341. [PMID: 36733529 PMCID: PMC9887046 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1062341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Pediatric obesity has become in the last forty years the most common metabolic disease in children and adolescents affecting about 25% of the pediatric population in the western world. As obesity worsens, a whole-body insulin resistance (IR) occurs. This phenomenon is more pronounced during adolescence, when youth experience a high degree of insulin resistance due the production of growth hormone. As IR progresses, the blunted control of insulin on adipose tissue lipolysis causes an increased flux of fatty acids with FFA deposition in ectopic tissues and organs such as the liver, leading to the development of NAFLD. In this brief review, we will discuss the clinical implications of IR and NAFLD in the context of pediatric obesity. We will review the pathogenesis and the link between these two entities, the major pathophysiologic underpinnings, including the role of genetics and metagenomics, how these two entities lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, and which are the therapeutic options for NAFLD in youth.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, “V. Tiberio” University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
- *Correspondence: Giuseppina Rosaria Umano, ; Nicola Santoro,
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- Department of the Woman, the Child, and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giuseppina Rosaria Umano, ; Nicola Santoro,
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Park Y, Sinn DH, Kim K, Gwak GY. The association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease between parents and adolescent children. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2023; 57:245-252. [PMID: 36271616 DOI: 10.1111/apt.17257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data reporting the heritability of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are highly variable. AIMS To investigate the association of NAFLD between parents and their adolescent children using a nationwide, population-based cohort. METHODS We analysed 1737 families with both parents and adolescent children aged 12-18 who participated in Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES) between 2010 and 2019. NAFLD was defined by body mass index and elevated alanine aminotransferase levels in children and by the hepatic steatosis index in parents. RESULTS The prevalence of NAFLD in adolescent children with either parent with NAFLD was higher than that in those without a parent with NAFLD (10.2% vs. 3.1%, p < 0.001). In a model fully adjusted for demographic, nutritional, behavioural and metabolic risk factors, children with either parent with NAFLD had a higher odds ratio (OR) for NAFLD (OR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.02-3.00) than those without a parent with NAFLD. Compared to those without a parent with NAFLD, the fully adjusted ORs of NAFLD in children with paternal NAFLD, maternal NAFLD and NAFLD in both parents were 1.80 (95% CI: 1.01-3.20), 2.21 (95% CI: 1.11-4.42) and 2.60 (95% CI: 1.03-6.54), respectively. CONCLUSION Adolescent children with a parent with NAFLD were at increased risk of NAFLD; risk was higher when both parents had NAFLD. Further studies are needed to explore the benefit of NAFLD screening in children who have a parent with NAFLD.
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- Yewan Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Digital Health, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Digital Health, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Statistics and Data Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Morkem R, Theal R, Barber D, Flemming J, Queenan J, Kehar M. Screening Patterns of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children with Obesity in Canadian Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Study. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 2022:8435581. [PMID: 36594051 PMCID: PMC9805392 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8435581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric chronic liver disease, and children with a body mass index (BMI) ≥95th percentile are recommended to be screened for NAFLD by liver enzymes. Objectives This study aimed to determine the frequency and predictors of screening for NAFLD among children with obesity in Canada and to evaluate a sample of children with suspected NAFLD. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network, a repository of electronic medical record data from Canadian primary care practices. Results Of n = 110,827 children aged 9-18 years, 13.9% (n = 9,888) had a BMI ≥95th percentile. Only 8.7% (n = 859) of these patients were screened for NAFLD in the last year, and 23.6% (n = 2336) were ever screened. Using logistic regression, screening in the last year was associated with demographic and clinical characteristics, including previous liver enzyme assessment, prior antidiabetic prescription, and prior anxiolytic prescription. Among children with suspected NAFLD (n = 1,046), 34.7% had a BMI ≥99th percentile and approximately 8% were at increased risk of significant liver disease. Conclusion The study revealed low screening rates for NAFLD in Canadian primary care and highlighted the important role of primary care providers in identifying and managing pediatric NAFLD.
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- Rachael Morkem
- Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Oses M, Medrano M, Margareto Sanchez J, Portillo MP, Aguilera CM, Altmäe S, Labayen I. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells-expressed miRNA profiles derived from children with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. Pediatr Obes 2022; 17:e12966. [PMID: 36054529 PMCID: PMC9787576 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND miRNA have been proposed as potential biomarkers of metabolic diseases. OBJECTIVES To identify potential miRNA biomarkers of early metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and/or insulin resistance (IR) in preadolescent children. METHODS A total of 70 preadolescents, aged 8.5-12 years old participated in the study. Hepatic fat was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. Fasting blood biochemical parameters were measured and HOMA-IR calculated. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)-derived miRNA profiles associated with MAFLD (≥5.5% hepatic fat) and IR (HOMA-IR ≥2.5) were identified using untargeted high-throughput miRNAs sequencing (RNA-seq). RESULTS A total of 2123 PBMC-derived miRNAs were identified in children with (21.4%) or without MAFLD. Among them, hsa-miR-143-3p, hsa-miR-142-5p and hsa-miR-660-5p were up-regulated, and p-hsa-miR-247, hsa-let-7a-5p and hsa-miR-6823-3p down-regulated. Importantly, children with MAFLD had consistently higher miR-660-5p expression levels than their peers without it (p < 0.01), regardless of weight status. A total of 2124 PBMC-derived miRNA were identified in children with IR (28.6%) versus children without IR, where thirteen of them were dysregulated (p < 0.05) in children with IR. In addition, children with IR showed higher levels of miR-374a-5p and miR-190a-5p (p < 0.01) and lower levels of miR-4284 and miR-4791 (p < 005), than their peers without IR in both the whole sample and in those with overweight or obesity. CONCLUSIONS Our study results suggest circulating miR-660-5p as a potential biomarker of the presence of MAFLD in preadolescent children while circulating miR-320a, miR-142-3p, miR-190a-5p, miR-374a-5p and let-7 family miRNAs could serve as potential biomarkers of IR in children.
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- Maddi Oses
- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD), Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Department of Health SciencesPublic University of NavarraPamplonaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD), Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Department of Health SciencesPublic University of NavarraPamplonaSpain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), BIOARABA Institute of Health, CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and NutritionInstitute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII)Vitoria‐GasteizSpain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADAGranadaSpain,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, Center of Biomedical Research, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix”University of GranadaGranadaSpain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADAGranadaSpain,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of SciencesUniversity of GranadaGranadaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD), Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Department of Health SciencesPublic University of NavarraPamplonaSpain
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Childhood obesity is, according to the WHO, one of the most serious challenges of the 21st century. More than 100 million children have obesity today. Already during childhood, almost all organs are at risk of being affected by obesity. In this review, we present the current knowledge about diseases associated with childhood obesity and how they are affected by weight loss. One major causative factor is obesity-induced low-grade chronic inflammation, which can be observed already in preschool children. This inflammation-together with endocrine, paracrine, and metabolic effects of obesity-increases the long-term risk for several severe diseases. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly prevalent in adolescents and young adults who have had obesity during childhood. When it is diagnosed in young individuals, the morbidity and mortality rate is higher than when it occurs later in life, and more dangerous than type 1 diabetes. Childhood obesity also increases the risk for several autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, arthritis, and type 1 diabetes and it is well established that childhood obesity also increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. Consequently, childhood obesity increases the risk for premature mortality, and the mortality rate is three times higher already before 30 years of age compared with the normal population. The risks associated with childhood obesity are modified by weight loss. However, the risk reduction is affected by the age at which weight loss occurs. In general, early weight loss-that is, before puberty-is more beneficial, but there are marked disease-specific differences.
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- Claude Marcus
- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Bettag J, Po L, Cunningham C, Tallam R, Kurashima K, Nagarapu A, Hutchinson C, Morfin S, Nazzal M, Lin CJ, Mathur A, Aurora R, Jain AK. Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Mitigating Complications in Short Bowel Syndrome. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14214660. [PMID: 36364922 PMCID: PMC9658734 DOI: 10.3390/nu14214660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a particularly serious condition in which the small intestine does not absorb sufficient nutrients for biological needs, resulting in severe illness and potentially death if not treated. Given the important role of the gut in many signaling cascades throughout the body, SBS results in disruption of many pathways and imbalances in various hormones. Due to the inability to meet sufficient nutritional needs, an intravenous form of nutrition, total parental nutrition (TPN), is administered. However, TPN presents difficulties such as severe liver injury and altered signaling secondary to the continued lack of luminal contents. This manuscript aims to summarize relevant studies into the systemic effects of TPN on systems such as the gut–brain, gut-lung, and gut-liver axis, as well as present novel therapeutics currently under use or investigation as mitigation strategies for TPN induced injury.
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- Jeffery Bettag
- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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Shah AS, Zeitler PS, Wong J, Pena AS, Wicklow B, Arslanian S, Chang N, Fu J, Dabadghao P, Pinhas-Hamiel O, Urakami T, Craig ME. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2022: Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. Pediatr Diabetes 2022; 23:872-902. [PMID: 36161685 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Since the 2018 ISPAD guidelines on this topic, follow-up of large cohorts from around the globe have continued informing the current incidence and prevalence of co-morbidities and complications in young adults with youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D). This chapter focuses on the risk factors, diagnosis and presentation of youth-onset T2D, the initial and subsequent management of youth-onset T2D, and management of co-morbidities and complications. We include key updates from the observational phase of the multi-center Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth (TODAY) clinical trial, the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth (SEARCH) study and new data from the Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) study, a head-to-head comparison of youth onset vs adult-onset T2D. We also include an expanded section on risk factors associated with T2D, algorithms and tables for treatment, management, and assessment of co-morbidities and complications, and sections on recently approved pharmacologic therapies for the treatment of youth-onset T2D, social determinants of health, and settings of care given COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Amy S Shah
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Central Clinical School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Adelaide, Robinson Research Institute, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Winnipeg Children's Hospital and University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Mellitus, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Pediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of NSW Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cohen CC, Harrall KK, Gilley SP, Perng W, Sauder KA, Scherzinger A, Shankar K, Sundaram SS, Glueck DH, Dabelea D. Body composition trajectories from birth to 5 years and hepatic fat in early childhood. Am J Clin Nutr 2022; 116:1010-1018. [PMID: 36055960 PMCID: PMC9535524 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqac168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adiposity is an established risk factor for pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but little is known about the influence of body composition patterns earlier in life on NAFLD risk. OBJECTIVES We aimed to examine associations of body composition at birth and body composition trajectories from birth to early childhood with hepatic fat in early childhood. METHODS Data were from the longitudinal Healthy Start Study in Colorado. Fat-free mass index (FFMI), fat mass index (FMI), percentage body fat (BF%), and BMI were assessed at birth and/or ∼5 y in >1200 children by air displacement plethysmography and anthropometrics. In a subset (n = 285), hepatic fat was also assessed at ∼5 y by MRI. We used a 2-stage modeling approach: first, we fit body composition trajectories from birth to early childhood using mixed models with participant-specific intercepts and linear slopes (i.e., individual deviations from the population average at birth and rate of change per year, respectively); second, associations of participant-specific trajectory deviations with hepatic fat were assessed by multivariable-adjusted linear regression. RESULTS Participant-specific intercepts at birth for FFMI, FMI, BF%, and BMI were inversely associated with log-hepatic fat in early childhood in models adjusted for offspring demographics and maternal/prenatal variables [back-transformed β (95% CI) per 1 SD: 0.93 (0.88, 0.99), 0.94 (0.88, 0.99), 0.94 (0.89, 0.99), and 0.90 (0.85, 0.96), respectively]. Whereas, faster velocities for BF% and BMI from birth to ∼5 y were positively associated with log-hepatic fat [back-transformed β (95% CI) per 1 SD: 1.08 (1.01, 1.15) and 1.08 (1.02, 1.15), respectively]. These latter associations of BF% and BMI velocities with childhood hepatic fat were attenuated to the null when adjusted for participant-specific intercepts at birth. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that a smaller birth weight, combined with faster adiposity accretion in the first 5 y, predicts higher hepatic fat in early childhood. Strategies aiming to promote healthy body composition early in life may be critical for pediatric NAFLD prevention.This study was registered voluntarily at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02273297.
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- Catherine C Cohen
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Santoro N, Feldstein AE. The role of oxidized lipid species in insulin resistance and NASH in children. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1019204. [PMID: 36263326 PMCID: PMC9573982 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1019204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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During the last two decades, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most common hepatic disease in pediatrics, mainly owing to the rising prevalence of pediatric obesity. Epidemiological studies have shown that the progressive increase in NAFLD prevalence is associated not only with obesity but also with changes in dietary habits experienced by all age groups, characterized by the increased intake of added sugars and certain fatty acids. In this review article, we focus on the effect of oxidized fatty acids deriving from linoleic acid and arachidonic acid on the pathogenesis and progression of NAFLD in youth.
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- Nicola Santoro
- Department of Pediatrics, Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, “V.Tiberio” University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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Abrams GA, Ware D, Byrne MM, Hecht EM. Risk stratification of adolescents for the screening of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Pediatr Obes 2022; 17:e12924. [PMID: 35501286 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver conditions in adolescence are associated with premature mortality in adulthood. Effective screening could impact the population burden of this disease. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine which adolescents should be screened for non-alcoholic fatty liver using vibration-controlled transient elastography. METHODS We simulated a non-alcoholic fatty liver screening program of 938 adolescents from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey of 2017/2018. We stratified subjects by body mass index and metabolic parameters and analyzed our data using standard diagnostic statistical measures. RESULTS The weighted prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was 24.4%, and 3.8%, respectively. For all subjects with obesity (21.8% of the population), screening identified 61.8% of the non-alcoholic fatty liver cases. In a category of all subjects with obesity and overweight subjects with metabolic abnormalities (26.7% of the population), screening identified 71.2% of non-alcoholic fatty liver cases. CONCLUSIONS The two groups most likely to benefit by transient elastography screening are adolescents with obesity and overweight adolescents with one metabolic abnormality. These criteria reduce the number of individuals to be tested by approximately 80% (from an approximate 32 million adolescents to 6-7.5 million adolescents), while retaining a diagnostic accuracy of 84%-85%.
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- Gary A Abrams
- Prisma Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, University of South Carolina-SOM Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,Institute of Etiological Research, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Institute of Etiological Research, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.,Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.,Department of Integrated Medical Science, Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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Roeb E, Canbay A, Bantel H, Bojunga J, de Laffolie J, Demir M, Denzer UW, Geier A, Hofmann WP, Hudert C, Karlas T, Krawczyk M, Longerich T, Luedde T, Roden M, Schattenberg J, Sterneck M, Tannapfel A, Lorenz P, Tacke F. Aktualisierte S2k-Leitlinie nicht-alkoholische Fettlebererkrankung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS) – April 2022 – AWMF-Registernummer: 021–025. Z Gastroenterol 2022; 60:1346-1421. [PMID: 36100202 DOI: 10.1055/a-1880-2283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- E Roeb
- Gastroenterologie, Medizinische Klinik II, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Endokrinologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH), Hannover, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik I Gastroent., Hepat., Pneum., Endokrin., Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Deutschland
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- Allgemeinpädiatrie und Neonatologie, Zentrum für Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Hepatologie und Gastroenterologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum und Campus Charité Mitte, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Endokrinologie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II, Schwerpunkt Hepatologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Gastroenterologie am Bayerischen Platz - Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Pädiatrie m. S. Gastroenterologie, Nephrologie und Stoffwechselmedizin, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Onkologie, Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Pneumologie und Infektiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Gastroent., Hepat., Endokrin., Diabet., Ern.med., Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Pathologisches Institut, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektiologie, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- I. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hepatobiliäre Chirurgie und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Hepatologie und Gastroenterologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum und Campus Charité Mitte, Berlin, Deutschland
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Updated S2k Clinical Practice Guideline on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) issued by the German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) - April 2022 - AWMF Registration No.: 021-025. Z Gastroenterol 2022; 60:e733-e801. [PMID: 36100201 DOI: 10.1055/a-1880-2388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ha J, Oh YR, Kang E, Nam HK, Rhie YJ, Lee KH. Single Point Insulin Sensitivity Estimator for predicting type 2 diabetes mellitus in obese adolescents. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2022; 27:201-206. [PMID: 35073668 PMCID: PMC9537672 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2142178.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The prevalence of adolescents with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has rapidly increased in Korea over the past few decades with the increase in the number of obese adolescents. The single point insulin sensitivity estimator (SPISE) was recently introduced as a surrogate marker for insulin sensitivity to predict T2DM in adults. We aimed to determine risk factors for T2DM in obese adolescents, including SPISE. METHODS This retrospective study included 104 adolescents diagnosed with T2DM at Korea University Hospital between January 2010 and December 2020. We compared clinical and biochemical parameters and the SPISE of normoglycemic overweight and obese individuals with those of prediabetic and diabetic adolescents to determine risk factors for T2DM. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed with the Youden index to determine the cutoff point of SPISE. RESULTS Frequency of fatty liver and family history of T2DM were significantly higher and SPISE level was significantly lower in patients with T2DM than in normoglycemic overweight/obese and prediabetic adolescents (p<0.01). A family history of T2DM, fatty liver, and SPISE value below the cutoff point (4.49) were identified as significant risk factors for T2DM in multiple logistic regression analysis after controlling for age, sex, and body mass index standard deviation score (p<0.01). CONCLUSION Family history of T2DM, fatty liver, and low SPISE (<4.49) are risk factors that can independently affect the occurrence of T2DM in obese adolescents. Among these risk factors, SPISE is a promising marker for predicting adolescent T2DM; careful monitoring of these individuals is needed to prevent progression to T2DM.
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- Jaewook Ha
- Department of Pediatrics, Veterans Health Service, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Oses M, Cadenas‐Sanchez C, Medrano M, Galbete A, Miranda‐Ferrua E, Ruiz JR, Sánchez‐Valverde F, Ortega FB, Cabeza R, Villanueva A, Idoate F, Labayen I. Development of a prediction protocol for the screening of metabolic associated fatty liver disease in children with overweight or obesity. Pediatr Obes 2022; 17:e12917. [PMID: 35394122 PMCID: PMC9541234 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The early detection and management of children with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is challenging. OBJECTIVE To develop a non-invasive and accurate prediction protocol for the identification of MAFLD among children with overweight/obesity candidates to confirmatory diagnosis. METHODS A total of 115 children aged 8-12 years with overweight/obesity, recruited at a primary care, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The external validation was performed using a cohort of children with overweight/obesity (N = 46) aged 8.5-14.0 years. MAFLD (≥5.5% hepatic fat) was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Fasting blood biochemical parameters were measured, and 25 candidates' single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were determined. Variables potentially associated with the presence of MAFLD were included in a multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Children with MAFLD (36%) showed higher plasma triglycerides (TG), insulin, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), glutamyl-transferase (GGT) and ferritin (p < 0.05). The distribution of the risk-alleles of PPARGrs13081389, PPARGrs1801282, HFErs1800562 and PNLPLA3rs4823173 was significantly different between children with and without MAFLD (p < 0.05). Three biochemical- and/or SNPs-based predictive models were developed, showing strong discriminatory capacity (AUC-ROC: 0.708-0.888) but limited diagnostic performance (sensitivity 67%-82% and specificity 63%-69%). A prediction protocol with elevated sensitivity (72%) and specificity (84%) based on two consecutive steps was developed. The external validation showed similar results: sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 85%. CONCLUSIONS The HEPAKID prediction protocol is an accurate, easy to implant, minimally invasive and low economic cost tool useful for the early identification and management of paediatric MAFLD in primary care.
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- Maddi Oses
- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD)University of NavarraPamplonaSpain,Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD)University of NavarraPamplonaSpain,Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD)University of NavarraPamplonaSpain,Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain
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- Navarrabiomed‐Hospital Complex of Navarra and Public University of Navarra IdisNAREDISSECPamplonaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD)University of NavarraPamplonaSpain,Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain
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- PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity Research Group (PROFITH), Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical and Sports Education, School of Sports ScienceUniversity of GranadaGranadaSpain,Instituto de Investigación Biosanitariaibs.GranadaGranadaSpain
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- PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity Research Group (PROFITH), Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical and Sports Education, School of Sports ScienceUniversity of GranadaGranadaSpain
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Institute of smart cities (ISC)Public University of NavarrePamplonaSpain
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- Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Institute of smart cities (ISC)Public University of NavarrePamplonaSpain
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- Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain,Department of RadiologyMutua NavarraPamplonaSpain
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- Institute for Sustainability & Food Chain Innovation (ISFOOD)University of NavarraPamplonaSpain,Navarra Institute for Health ResearchIdiSNAPamplonaSpain,Department of Health SciencesPublic University of Navarra, Campus de ArrosadiaPamplonaSpain
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Vos MB, Van Natta ML, Blondet NM, Dasarathy S, Fishbein M, Hertel P, Jain AK, Karpen SJ, Lavine JE, Mohammad S, Miriel LA, Molleston JP, Mouzaki M, Sanyal A, Sharkey EP, Schwimmer JB, Tonascia J, Wilson LA, Xanthakos SA. Randomized placebo-controlled trial of losartan for pediatric NAFLD. Hepatology 2022; 76:429-444. [PMID: 35133671 PMCID: PMC9288975 DOI: 10.1002/hep.32403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS To date, no pharmacotherapy exists for pediatric NAFLD. Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, has been proposed as a treatment due to its antifibrotic effects. APPROACH AND RESULTS The Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network conducted a multicenter, double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial in children with histologically confirmed NAFLD at 10 sites (September 2018 to April 2020). Inclusion criteria were age 8-17 years, histologic NAFLD activity score ≥ 3, and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≥ 50 U/l. Children received 100 mg of losartan or placebo orally once daily for 24 weeks. The primary outcome was change in ALT levels from baseline to 24 weeks, and the preset sample size was n = 110. Treatment effects were assessed using linear regression of change in treatment group adjusted for baseline value. Eighty-three participants (81% male, 80% Hispanic) were randomized to losartan (n = 43) or placebo (n = 40). During an enrollment pause, necessitated by the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, an unplanned interim analysis showed low probability (7%) of significant group difference. The Data and Safety Monitoring Board recommended early study termination. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. The 24-week change in ALT did not differ significantly between losartan versus placebo groups (adjusted mean difference: 1.1 U/l; 95% CI = -30.6, 32.7; p = 0.95), although alkaline phosphatase decreased significantly in the losartan group (adjusted mean difference: -23.4 U/l; 95% CI = -41.5, -5.3; p = 0.01). Systolic blood pressure decreased in the losartan group but increased in placebo (adjusted mean difference: -7.5 mm Hg; 95% CI = -12.2, -2.8; p = 0.002). Compliance by pill counts and numbers and types of adverse events did not differ by group. CONCLUSIONS Losartan did not significantly reduce ALT in children with NAFLD when compared with placebo.
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- Miriam B Vos
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg Medical School of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg Medical School of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine/Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Theel W, Boxma-de Klerk BM, Dirksmeier-Harinck F, van Rossum EFC, Kanhai DA, Apers J, van Dalen BM, de Knegt RJ, Holleboom AG, Tushuizen ME, Grobbee DE, Wiebolt J, Castro Cabezas M. Evaluation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in severe obesity using noninvasive tests and imaging techniques. Obes Rev 2022; 23:e13481. [PMID: 35692179 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the more severe and inflammatory type, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is increasing rapidly. Especially in high-risk patients, that is those with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, the prevalence of NAFLD can be as high as 80% while NASH may be present in 20% of these subjects. With the worldwide increase of obesity, it is most likely that these numbers will rise. Since advanced stages of NAFLD and NASH are strongly associated with morbidity and mortality-in particular, cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma-it is of great importance to identify subjects at risk. A great variety of noninvasive tests has been published to diagnose NAFLD and NASH, especially using blood- and imaging-based tests. Liver biopsy remains the gold standard for NAFLD/NASH. This review aims to summarize the different mechanisms leading to NASH and liver fibrosis, the different noninvasive liver tests to diagnose and evaluate patients with severe obesity.
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- Willy Theel
- Department of Internal Medicine, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Obesity Center CGG, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Statistics and Education, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Obesity Center CGG, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden UMC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Julius Centre for Health Science and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Julius Clinical, Zeist, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Obesity Center CGG, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Julius Clinical, Zeist, The Netherlands
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in children. Although environmental factors are major contributors to early onset, children have both shared and unique genetic risk alleles as compared with adults with NAFLD. Treatment relies on reducing environmental risk factors, but many children have persistent diseases. No medications are approved specifically for the treatment of NAFLD, but some anti-obesity or diabetes treatments may be beneficial. Pediatric NAFLD increases the risk of diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors. Long-term prospective studies are needed to determine the long-term risk of hepatic and non-hepatic morbidity and mortality in adulthood.
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- Stavra A Xanthakos
- Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's, Department of Pediatrics, Director, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA.
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Obuchowska A, Gorczyca K, Standyło A, Obuchowska K, Kimber-Trojnar Ż, Wierzchowska-Opoka M, Leszczyńska-Gorzelak B. Effects of Probiotic Supplementation during Pregnancy on the Future Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:8253. [PMID: 35897822 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that induce health benefits in the host. Taking probiotics is generally safe and well tolerated by pregnant women and their children. Consumption of probiotics can result in both prophylactic and therapeutic effects. In healthy adult humans, the gut microbiome is stable at the level of the dominant taxa: Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and Actinobacteria, and has a higher presence of Verrucomicrobia. During pregnancy, an increase in the number of Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria phyla and a decrease in the beneficial species Roseburia intestinalis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii are observed. Pregnancy is a "window" to the mother's future health. The aim of this paper is to review studies assessing the potentially beneficial effects of probiotics in preventing the development of diseases that appear during pregnancy, which are currently considered as risk factors for the development of metabolic syndrome, and consequently, reducing the risk of developing maternal metabolic syndrome in the future. The use of probiotics in gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia and excessive gestational weight gain is reviewed. Probiotics are a relatively new intervention that can prevent the development of these disorders during pregnancy, and thus, would reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome resulting from these disorders in the mother's future.
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Yao K, Tarabra E, Sia D, Morotti R, Fawaz R, Valentino P, Santoro N, Caprio S, Liu S, Yimlamai D. Transcriptomic profiling of a multiethnic pediatric NAFLD cohort reveals genes and pathways associated with disease. Hepatol Commun 2022; 6:1598-1610. [PMID: 35312185 PMCID: PMC9234638 DOI: 10.1002/hep4.1940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of chronic liver disease in children. The mechanisms that drive NAFLD disease progression in this specific patient population remain poorly defined. In this study, we obtained liver biopsy samples from a multiethnic cohort of pediatric patients with NAFLD (n = 52, mean age = 13.6 years) and healthy liver controls (n = 5). We analyzed transcriptomic changes associated with NAFLD stages using high-throughput RNA sequencing. Unsupervised clustering as well as pairwise transcriptome comparison distinguished NAFLD from healthy livers. We identified perturbations in pathways including calcium and insulin/glucose signaling occurring early in NAFLD disease, before the presence of histopathologic evidence of advanced disease. Transcriptomic comparisons identified a 25-gene signature associated with the degree of liver fibrosis. We also identified expression of the insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP) gene family (1/2/3/7) as correlating with disease stages, and it has the potential to be used as a peripheral biomarker in NAFLD. Comparing our data set with publicly available adult and adolescent transcriptomic data, we identified similarities and differences in pathway enrichment and gene-expression profiles between adult and pediatric patients with NAFLD. Regulation of genes including interleukin-32, IGFBP1, IGFBP2, and IGFBP7 was consistently found in both NAFLD populations, whereas IGFBP3 was specific to pediatric NAFLD. Conclusion: This paper expands our knowledge on the molecular mechanisms underlying pediatric NAFLD. It identifies potential biomarkers and directs us toward new therapies in this population.
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- Kangning Yao
- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Division of Liver DiseasesDepartment of MedicineTisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA.,Department of Medicine and Health Sciences"V. Tiberio," University of MoliseCampobassoItaly
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- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Department of PathologySchool of MedicinePittsburgh Liver Research CenterUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical CenterPittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PediatricsYale UniversityNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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Pedicelli S, Fintini D, Ravà L, Inzaghi E, Deodati A, Spreghini MR, Bizzarri C, Mariani M, Cianfarani S, Cappa M, Manco M. Prevalence of prediabetes in children and adolescents by class of obesity. Pediatr Obes 2022; 17:e12900. [PMID: 35144324 PMCID: PMC9286831 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND To evaluate prevalence of prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose, IFG; impaired glucose tolerance, IGT; and high glycated haemoglobin, h-HbA1c) in children and adolescents in relation to class of age and obesity; to appraise association with estimates of insulin metabolism, cardiovascular risk factors and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. METHODS Study of marginal prevalence (i.e., as function of sex, age and obesity class) of isolated and combined IFG, IGT and h-HbA1c in children (age 4-9.9 years) and adolescents (age 10-17.9 years) and association to blood pressure (BP), total, HDL and non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, ALT and insulin sensitivity/secretion indexes. RESULTS Data of 3110 participants (51% males, 33% children; 33% overweight, 39% obesity class I, 20.5% class II, 7.5% class III) were available. Unadjusted prevalence of prediabetes was 13.9% in children (2.1% IFG, 6.7% IGT, 3.9% h-HbA1c, IFG-IGT 0.06%) and 24.6% in adolescents (3.4% IFG, 9.4% IGT, 5.5% h-HbA1c, IFG-IGT 0.09%). Combined h-HBA1c was found in very few adolescents. Prevalence of prediabetes increased significantly by class of obesity up to 20.5% in children and 31.6% in adolescents. Phenotypes of prediabetes were differently but significantly associated with increased systolic and diastolic BP (by 2-7.3 and ~8 mmHg, respectively), triglycerides (by 23-66 mg/dl), and ALT levels (by 10-22 UI/L) depending on the prediabetes phenotype. CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE It is worth screening prediabetes in children aged <10 years old with obesity classes II and III and in adolescents. In those with prediabetes, monitoring of blood pressure, triglycerides and ALT levels must be encouraged.
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- Stefania Pedicelli
- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Clinical EpidemiologyBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCSRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly,Department of Women's and Children's HealthKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento Pediatrico UniversitarioUniversità di Tor VergataRomeItaly
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- Research Area for Multifactorial Diseases and Complex PhenotypesBambino Gesù Children's HospitalRomeItaly
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Frankland MP, Dillman JR, Anton CG, Coley BD, Nasser MP, O'Hara SM, Li Y, Trout AT. Diagnostic performance of ultrasound hepatorenal index for the diagnosis of hepatic steatosis in children. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:1306-13. [PMID: 35229183 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in prevalence and is the most common cause of pediatric chronic liver disease. Objective US-based measures of hepatic steatosis are an unmet clinical need. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of quantitative measurement of liver echogenicity (hepatorenal index, or HRI) for hepatic steatosis in a pediatric cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified pediatric patients (≤18 years old) who underwent both clinically indicated abdominal US and MRI with liver proton-density fat fraction (PDFF) within the 3-month period during the timeframe of July 2015-April 2020 (n=69). Using ImageJ, we drew small circular regions of interest (ROIs) and large freehand ROIs in the liver and right kidney on single longitudinal and transverse images to measure echogenicity (arbitrary units). We calculated four HRIs (liver-to-kidney ratio) as well as liver histogram features. Five pediatric radiologists independently reported the qualitative presence/absence of hepatic steatosis. We used Pearson correlation (r) to assess associations and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses to evaluate diagnostic performance. Multivariable logistic regression was used to further assess relationships. RESULTS Mean patient age was 11.6 (standard deviation [SD] 4.7, range 0.3-18) years; 27/69 (39.1%) were female. Mean PDFF was 12.5% (SD 13.1%, range 1-48%); 34/69 (49.3%) patients were classified as having hepatic steatosis by MRI (PDFF ≥6%). There were significant, positive correlations between all four US HRI methods and PDFF (r=0.51-0.61); longitudinal freehand ROIs exhibited the strongest correlation (r=0.61; P<0.0001). Longitudinal freehand ROI HRI had moderate diagnostic performance for the binary presence of steatosis (area under the curve [AUC]=0.80, P<0.0001), with an optimal cut-off value >1.75 (sensitivity=70.6%, specificity=77.1%). Radiologists' sensitivity for detecting hepatic steatosis ranged from 79.4% to 97.1%, and specificity ranged from 91.2% to 100%. Significant multivariable predictors of PDFF ≥6% included HRI (P=0.002; odds ratio [OR]=34.2), body mass index (BMI) percentile (P=0.005; OR=1.06), and liver gray-scale echogenicity standard deviation (P=0.02; OR=0.79) (receiver operating characteristic AUC = 0.92). CONCLUSION Quantitative US HRI has moderate diagnostic performance for detecting liver fat in children and positively correlates with MRI PDFF. Incorporation of BMI-percentile and gray-scale echogenicity standard deviation improved diagnostic performance.
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Haris B, Stafrace S, Hussain K. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a 7 Year Old Girl. Int Med Case Rep J 2022; 15:245-250. [PMID: 35592724 PMCID: PMC9113116 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s364424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease due to insulin resistance resulting in hyperglycemia. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide in the pediatric population. In the pediatric population, type 2 diabetes typically develops around adolescence; however, patients with a younger age of onset are now being reported. Earlier onset of type 2 diabetes is associated with a more aggressive course of disease and earlier comorbidities, although data on this is limited. We report a child from Qatar with type 2 diabetes that was diagnosed at 7 years of age, along obesity with a BMI of 26.8 kg/m2. Elevated liver enzymes, c-peptide, and insulin levels were observed along with fatty liver on an ultrasound. The child had severe acanthosis nigricans with increased appetite. There was a positive family history for type 2 diabetes. Testing for type 1 diabetes autoantibodies, monogenic obesity, and monogenic diabetes screening was negative. This is the second youngest child reported to have type 2 diabetes. Accurate diagnosis, early reporting, and long-term follow-up of such cases is necessary to bring more attention to the subgroup of type 2 diabetes in very young patients.
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- Basma Haris
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
- Correspondence: Khalid Hussain, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sidra Medicine, OPC, C6-340|PO Box 26999, Al Luqta Street, Doha, Qatar, Tel +974-4003-7608; +974-30322007, Email
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Pimentel JL, Vander Wyst KB, Soltero EG, Peña A, Hu HH, Bailey S, Pokorney A, Ayers S, Valencia AM, Olson ML, Shaibi GQ. Organ fat in Latino youth at risk for type 2 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes 2022; 23:286-290. [PMID: 35001468 PMCID: PMC8983449 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Obesity in youth increases the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and elevated abdominal adipose tissue and organ fat may be particularly deleterious. The purpose of this study was to examine associations among measures of adiposity including total, visceral, and organ fat (hepatic and pancreatic) and whether these measures were independently associated with glycemia in Latino youth at risk for diabetes. METHODS Latino adolescents (47 boys and 32 girls, 13.7 ± 1.4 years) with obesity (BMIz 2.3 ± 0.3) were assessed for total fat by DXA and visceral and organ fat by 3 T magnetic resonance imaging. Glycemic indicators included HbA1c, fasting glucose (FG), and 2-h glucose (2-HrG) following an oral glucose tolerance test. Pearson correlations and stepwise linear regression analyses controlling for age and sex were used to examine independent associations between adiposity and glycemia. RESULTS Total fat was associated with visceral (r = 0.66, p = 0.001) and hepatic fat (r = 0.34, p < 0.01) while visceral fat was associated with hepatic (r = 0.42, p < 0.001) and pancreatic fat (r = 0.36, p < 0.001). In stepwise linear regression analysis, hepatic and pancreatic fat were significant predictors of FG, explaining 4.7% and 5.2% of the variance, respectively (total R2 = 0.14, p = 0.02). Hepatic fat was the only significant predictor of 2-HrG explaining 9.9% of the variance in the model (total R2 = 0.12, p = 0.03). No measure of adiposity was retained as a significant predictor of HbA1c. CONCLUSION Hepatic and pancreatic fat were the only adiposity measures independently associated with glycemia but the small amount of variance explained underscores the need for additional T2D biomarkers in high risk youth.
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- Janiel L. Pimentel
- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Master of Public Health Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Hyperfine, Inc., Guilford, CT
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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