AI can help doctors diagnose early cases of fatty liver disease, a new study says.
disease , unearthed hundreds of undiagnosed cases among the electronic health records of patients within the University of Washington Medical System, researchers report.
“A significant proportion of patients who meet criteria for MASLD go undiagnosed,” said lead researcher Dr. Ariana Stuart, a resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. “This is concerning because delays in early diagnosis increase the likelihood of progression to advanced“People should not interpret our findings as a lack of primary care training or management,” Stuart said in a meeting news release.
As many as 42% of U.S. adults have some form of fatty liver disease, according to another study, published earlier this month in the journalIf left untreated, fatty liver disease can lead to scarring of the liver and increase a person's risk of liver disease and Early diagnosis of fatty liver disease is key to preventing its progression to more severe disease, Stuart noted.Liver Disease Quiz: Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis & Symptoms
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