Key result
The triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) demonstrated the highest predictive value for identifying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with an AUC of 0.794.
Why the study?
Few studies have compared the value of TyG index, related parameters, and other obesity or insulin resistance indices to recognize NAFLD in the general population.
Do TyG index-related parameters like TyG-BMI accurately predict the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the general population?
Cross-Sectional (n=612)
No
Do TyG index-related parameters like TyG-BMI accurately predict the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the general population?
Effect estimate: AUC 0.794 (95% CI 0.7591-0.8289)
TyG-BMI is a strong and stable predictive marker for identifying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the general population.
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TyG-BMI may aid NAFLD identification in cross-sectional data; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
huang et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) (n=612). Triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) vs. Other NAFLD-related parameters was evaluated on Prediction of NAFLD risk (AUC 0.794, 95% CI 0.7591-0.8289). The triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) demonstrated the highest predictive value for identifying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with an AUC of 0.794.