MRE Model Predicts Hepatic Decompensation in NAFLD Patients

A multicenter study harnessed Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) to create a prediction model for hepatic decompensation in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) patients. This model, which combines MRE data with clinical factors like age, albumin, aspartate aminotransferase, and platelets, demonstrated excellent accuracy in forecasting the risk of hepatic decompensation over 3- and 5-year periods. The MRE-based model outperformed the Fibrosis-4 model, offering a promising tool for risk assessment and management in NAFLD patients.