NAFLD familial risk bests FIB-4 in identifying advanced fibrosis in first-degree relatives (Healio)

Key takeaways:

• Age, diabetes, obesity and a family history of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with advanced fibrosis informed the NAFLD Familial Risk Score.
• The NAFLD familial risk score outperformed the Fibrosis-4 index.

A familial risk score comprised of age, obesity, type 2 diabetes and family history of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease accurately identified advanced fibrosis among first-degree relatives, according to researchers.