Severe Health Risks Follow Adults Who Were Diagnosed With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease As Children

The goal of researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, led by Dr. Paul Angulo, was to determine the effects of fatty liver disease in children up to 20 years after the initial diagnosis. This is especially important as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver disease in preadolescents and adolescents.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on October 29th, 2008