Utility of Liver Function Tests and Fatty Liver Index to Categorize Metabolic Phenotypes in a Mediterranean Population

approach to liver function tests in children

the liver is a multifactorial organ which is involved in a number of critical excretory, synthetic and metabolic functions. although the term 'liver function test' is commonly used, it is imprecise since many of the tests, such as transaminase, do not measure liver function. therefore, these tests should be referred to as 'liver enzyme tests', and 'liver function tests' should be the term used ...

Abnormal liver function tests and metabolic syndrome--is fatty liver related to risks for atherosclerosis beyond obesity?

Oda and colleagues (1) reported that elevated liver enzymes, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT), are related to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Japanese men and women. One of the main causes of abnormal liver function is fatty liver disease. Recently, it was reported that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) (2-...

Association of lifestyle with metabolic syndrome and non-Alcoholic fatty liver in children and adolescence

Introduction: Identification of the factors related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents help us to know appropriate methods for prevention and control of chronic diseases. Methods: This cross-sectional and analytic study comprised 962 children and adolescents, aged 6-18 years, in Isfahan in 2008. Variables related to life style and metabolic syndromes related...

The utility of liver function tests in dengue.

Effect of Ramadan Fast on Liver Function Tests