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Correlation between ZJU index and hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis in American adults with NAFLD.
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- Relationship Between the ZJU Index and Infertility Risk in Reproductive-Aged US Women: An Analysis of NHANES 2013-2018.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: ZJU index, a novel calculation combining blood glucose, body mass index (BMI), lipids and liver functions, is closely related with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the correlation between ZJU index and hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis has not been reported in the studies. This study aims to examine the correlation between these variables. Methods: Data from the 2017-2020 NHANES were collected for a cross-sectional study, to explore the linear relationship between ZJU, liver stiffness measurements (LSM) and controlled attenuation parameters (CAP) with multivariate linear regression models. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression and threshold effect analyses were utilized to describe the nonlinear relationship. The correlation in subgroups was analyzed based on race, gender, drinking, age, BMI, diabetes and moderate activities. Results: In this population-based study, a total of 2,122 adults aged 18-80 years old with NAFLD were included. According to the multivariate linear regression analysis, ZJU had a significant positive correlation with liver fibrosis (LSM, Conclusion: ZJU had a positive correlation with CAP and LSM in American adults with NAFLD. The findings suggest that ZJU may be a valuable biomarker for assessing the severity of liver fibrosis and hepatic steatosis in individuals with NAFLD.
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