Browsing by Author "Fallon, Michael B."

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    Disparities in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cardiometabolic conditions in low and lower middle-income countries: a systematic analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019
    (2024) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Suparan, Kanokphong; Dutta, Priyata; Kaeosri, Chuthathip; Sukphutanan, Banthoon; Pang, Yanfang; Kulthamrongsri, Narathorn; Jaisa-aad, Methasit; Ng, Cheng Han; Teng, Margaret; Nakano, Masahito; Morishita, Asahiro; Alkhouri, Naim; Yang, Ju Dong; Chen, Vincent L.; Kim, Donghee; Fallon, Michael B.; Diaz, Luis Antonio; Arab, Juan Pablo; Mantzoros, Christos S.; Noureddin, Mazen; Lazarus, Jeffrey, V; Wijarnpreecha, Karn
    Objective: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and cardiometabolic conditions affect populations across economic strata. Nevertheless, there are limited epidemiological studies addressing these diseases in low (LICs) and lower-middle-income countries (lower MICs). Therefore, an analysis of the trend of MASLD and cardiometabolic conditions in these countries is necessary. Methods: From 2000 to 2019, jointpoint regression analysis was employed to calculate the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for cardiometabolic conditions including MASLD, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dyslipidemia (DLP), hypertension (HTN), obesity, peripheral artery disease (PAD), atrial fibrillation and flutter (AF/AFL), ischemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, and chronic kidney disease from HTN and T2DM, in LICs and lower MICs (according to the World Bank Classification 2019) using the Global Burden of Disease 2019 data. Results: Among the eleven cardiometabolic conditions, MASLD (533.65 million), T2DM (162.96 million), and IHD (76.81 million) had the highest prevalence in LICs and Lower MICs in 2019. MASLD represented the largest proportion of global prevalence in these countries (43 %). From 2000 to 2019, mortality in LICs and lower MICs increased in all cardiometabolic conditions, with obesity-related mortality having the highest increase ( +134 %). During this timeframe, there were increased age-standardized death rates (ASDR) from obesity, PAD, and AF/ AFL. From all conditions, the DALYs-to-prevalence ratio was higher in LICs and lower MICs than the global average. Conclusion: The burden of MASLD and cardiometabolic conditions is increasing worldwide, with LICs and lower MICs experiencing higher (DALYs) disability per prevalence. As these conditions are preventable, counteracting these trends requires not only the modification of ongoing actions but also the strategizing of immediate interventions.
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    Mortality outcomes in individuals with MASLD versus MASLD and increased alcohol intake
    (2024) Aboona, Majd B.; Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Chen, Vincent L.; Rangan, Pooja; Kim, Donghee; Alkhouri, Naim; Fallon, Michael B.; Noureddin, Mazen; Arab, Juan Pablo; Wijarnpreecha, Karn
    Background and Aim Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has become a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. A new entity termed MetALD has also been described and is defined as individuals with MASLD and increased alcohol intake. However, the natural history of MetALD compared with MASLD is unknown. We aimed to compare longitudinal outcomes in patients with MASLD versus MetALD. Methods This study was performed using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011 to 2018. MASLD patients (defined by the United States Fatty Liver Index > 30) who met cardiometabolic criteria including body mass index (BMI) > 25 (BMI > 23 in Asians), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia were included. MetALD was defined as MASLD with increased alcohol intake (3-6 standard drinks per day in males; 2-5 standard drinks per day in females). A comparison of overall, cardiovascular, cancer-related, and other causes of mortality in patients with MASLD versus MetALD was performed. Results A total of 2838 individuals with MASLD and 2557 individuals with MetALD were included with a median follow-up time of 56 months. MetALD patients were at increased risk of cancer-related mortality compared with patients with MASLD (hazard ratio 1.32; 95% confidence interval 1.14-1.53; P < 0.01). However, there was no significant difference in overall, cardiovascular, and other causes of mortality. Conclusions Patients with MetALD were at higher risk for cancer-related mortality than MASLD. Close attention to regular cancer surveillance and accurate classification of alcohol consumption in individuals with diagnosed MASLD is warranted to help improve patient care and outcome.