European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
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Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol · Jun 2016
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with fatty liver index, the index of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is gaining increased attention. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship of OSA with NAFLD defined by an elevated fatty liver index (FLI). ⋯ Our results suggest a positive association between the severity of OSA and NAFLD defined by an elevated FLI, which may serve as a good biomarker for detecting NAFLD in OSA patients.