NAFLD and NASH: Biomarkers in Detection, Diagnosis and Monitoring

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatis (NASH). Basic principles of disease progression, the genetic and nutritional basis of NAFLD and NASH are explained along with the proteomic principles underlying biomarker development. Chapters cover both biochemical and imaging biomarkers used in elastrography and ultrasound and discuss how these are applicable to early diagnosis and monitoring of NASH and NAFLD. This is a useful resource for hepatologists, primary care providers with an interest in metabolic disease, diabetologists and endocrinologists in their daily clinical practice. Product Details Hardcover: 246 pages Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (February 29, 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 3030371727 ISBN-13: 978-3030371722 Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 9.2 inches