Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2011
Authors:
Abraham M,
Bass NM,
Doo E,
Lavine JE,
Loomba R,
Unalp-Arida A,
Wilson L
Studies:
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network
Previous studies have shown familial aggregation of insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, there are limited data whether family history of diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk of NASH and hepatic fibrosis among patients with NAFLD.