Gastroenterol Nurs. 2018 Jul/Aug;41(4):316-320. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000334.
Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Christine Dominguez
PMID: 30063688 DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000334
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious and rapidly growing problem affecting a population that was not previously recognized as high risk. Although treatments are limited, shedding light on those with a predisposition may allow for primary prevention, as there is presently no cure other than liver transplant. This study examines the risk factors, genetic predisposition, pathophysiology, and treatment options.