Research Article Details
Article ID: | A01410 |
PMID: | 34757198 |
Source: | Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol |
Title: | Longitudinal Changes in MR Elastography-based Biomarkers in Obese Patients Treated with Bariatric Surgery. |
Abstract: | Obesity-related chronic inflammation contributes to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progression in obese patients (body mass index [BMI] >30 kg/m2).1 The early detection of inflammation with noninvasive imaging technology may help identify individuals with a high risk of developing NAFLD. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.10.033 |

Diseases ID | DO ID | Disease Name | Definition | Class | |
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I14 | 9970 | Obesity | An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity | disease of metabolism/acquired metabolic disease/ nutrition disease/overnutrition | Details |
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