The incidence of NASH is increasing globally along with increases in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. With these increases, it is critical that healthcare providers are able to determine the risk of their patients for developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and assess the risk of progression to NASH. The activities on this page will provide insight into the management of patients at risk for NASH and will give expert perspectives on agents under investigation for the treatment of NASH.
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