Journal of Liver: Disease & TransplantationISSN: 2325-9612

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Naim Alkhouri Author

Subjects of specialization
Hepatitis B , Hepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis , Gastroenterology, Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Affiliation
Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Biography

Naim Alkhouri,  Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Naim Alkhouri has published numerous research papers and articles in reputed journals and has various other achievements in the related studies and has extended valuable service towards the scientific community with extensive research work.


Publications

Review Article Open Access

Gut Flora in the Development and Progression of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Author(s):

Vera Okwu, Ammar Matloob and Naim Alkhouri

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the United States. There is an increased prevalence noted among individuals with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of NAFLD is expected to continue to rise given the current global obesity epidemic. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is not clearly understood, but there is emerging evidence to suggest that the gut microbiota plays an important role. The gut microbiota is involved in dietary energy ex... view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9612.1000128

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