To the Editor:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is one of the most common chronic liver diseases globally,and this systemic disease carries a substantial economic burden and will result in a greater disease burde...To the Editor:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is one of the most common chronic liver diseases globally,and this systemic disease carries a substantial economic burden and will result in a greater disease burden in the future.[1]Mass screening of asymptomatic individuals using ultrasonography is not cost-effective.Therefore,simple,noninvasive tests are required to identify patients with NAFLD.The fatty liver index(FLI)and hepatic steatosis index(HSI)are accurate and easy to obtain.展开更多
文摘To the Editor:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is one of the most common chronic liver diseases globally,and this systemic disease carries a substantial economic burden and will result in a greater disease burden in the future.[1]Mass screening of asymptomatic individuals using ultrasonography is not cost-effective.Therefore,simple,noninvasive tests are required to identify patients with NAFLD.The fatty liver index(FLI)and hepatic steatosis index(HSI)are accurate and easy to obtain.
