JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cardio-Metabolic Index as a Novel Predictor for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) In Egyptian Patients.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii168 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Khalil Sultan, Hanan Sedki; Abd Elmageed, Khaled Hamdy; Allam, Ahmed Samir; Abd Elhady, Abeer Abd Elraof 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on recent clinical studies related to metabolic and infectious liver diseases in Egyptian patients. One study investigates the Cardio-Metabolic Index (CMI) as a novel predictor for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), finding significant correlations between CMI and liver steatosis, fibrosis, and size, with good diagnostic accuracy. Another study evaluates the efficacy of the antiviral combination sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir in treating chronic hepatitis C patients who previously failed direct-acting antiviral therapy, reporting a high rate of sustained virologic response. Additionally, research on cirrhotic patients with ascites compares those using proton pump inhibitors to those not using them, noting increased white blood cell counts in the PPI group without significant differences in other clinical parameters.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii168
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.392
  • Accession Number:181636011
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