{"title":"[Metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis, epidemiology and definitions: from steatosis to cirrhosis].","authors":"Raluca Pais","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A recent change in terminology proposed by scientific societies replaces the term NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) with the term MASLD (metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease). The prevalence of metabolic steatosis in France is 18.2%, higher among at-risk individuals (obese, diabetic, or with elevated transaminases). Among patients with MASLD, approximately 25% have liver inflammation with hepatocyte damage, now referred to as MASH (Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis), replacing the former name NASH (Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis). MASH is associated with a significant increase in overall mortality, related to the severity of histological lesions, particularly cirrhosis. Cirrhosis develops in 15% to 30% of patients with MASH, usually at an older age than in other chronic liver diseases, due to a slower progression rate of fibrosis. Closely related to metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, the disease progression involves the liver (progression of fibrosis, development of cirrhosis) but also exposes individuals to a significant risk of extrahepatic complications, such as cardiovascular, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"388-392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147848141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Steatosis and steatohepatitis: a risk factor for complications after liver resection].","authors":"Karim Boudjema, Fabien Robin, Heithem Jeddou, Pauline Houssel-Debry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its inflammatory form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), have become common clinical conditions in everyday practice. Long regarded as benign, they can lead to serious liver complications, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, which may require liver resection or, in selected cases, liver transplantation.The presence of steatosis or steatohepatitis increases the risk of postoperative complications after hepatic resection. In the transplant setting, MASH is an increasingly frequent indication and is reshaping the management of liver transplant recipients, who often have associated metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes, hypertension). After transplantation, recurrence of steatosis in the graft is almost inevitable, likely reflecting the persistence of underlying genetic and environmental factors that drive metabolic syndrome.At the same time, the rising prevalence of steatosis in the general population also affects organ donors, potentially impairing graft quality and complicating post-transplant management.The growing burden of MASLD and MASH therefore calls for close collaboration between hospital-based specialists and primary care physicians, particularly for screening, management of metabolic risk factors, and long-term follow-up of patients who have undergone liver surgery or transplantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"413-417"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147848120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[FIB-4: a simple blood test to identify patients at risk of liver complications].","authors":"Jérôme Boursier, Frédéric Oberti","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"398-399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147847876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Current and future medical treatments for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis].","authors":"Rodolphe Anty, Marwin A Farrugia","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drug treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is undergoing a revolution. The fight against cardiovascular risk factors, the optimization of the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the screening of common extra-hepatic cancers, personalized dietary measures, therapeutic physical exercise programs and the fight against a sedentary lifestyle remain fundamental to propose to all patients. For patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis (F2-F3), resmetirom is the first effective and well-tolerated drug marketed in the USA and Europe. Semaglutide or double or triple incretin receptor/glucagon receptor agonists could constitute the future cornerstone of drug management for patients with MASLD, due to the achievement of very significant weight loss (from 10 to more than 24% of the initial weight). Semaglutide has been shown to reduce cardiovascular and renal events, and has been approved for marketing in the USA, for MASH without cirrhosis. The choice of the best drug combination, the optimal prescription duration and the best drug option in the case of MASH-related cirrhosis remain to be determined.</p>","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"400-408"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147847912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Being an influential doctor in 2026: what are the legal guidelines?]","authors":"Marianne Lahana","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Health influencers are increasingly present on social media, with around 150,000 healthcare professionals involved in France. Their stated goal is to democratize medical information, in a context where 61% of internet users admit to being influenced by this content. In response to this boom, the legal framework has gradually been structured and relaxed. At the same time, ethical regulations remain central. While the principle that medicine cannot be practiced as a business remains firmly established, a notable change has taken place since 2020: doctors can now communicate, provided that the information is accurate, scientifically based, cautious, and devoid of any promotional purpose. The French National Medical Council is exercising increased vigilance and published a charter for responsible content creators in 2025. Physician influencers must therefore reconcile legal and ethical requirements by clearly distinguishing between health information and advertising, ensuring transparency of financial links, and avoiding any commercial incentives. This vigilance could intensify in the future, in the context of European and international discussions on the regulation of online health content.</p>","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"377-380"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147847883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Infertility, sperm: indicators of overall male health!]","authors":"Louis Bujan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147848065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Reasoning and decisionmaking in medicine. Evidence-based medicine. Shared medical decisionmaking. Controversy].","authors":"François Blot","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 4","pages":"453-459"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147848102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Long-term outcomes of preterm children].","authors":"Ludovic Tréluyer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term outcomes of preterm children are one of the major challenges in neonatology. Neurodevelopmental disorders are common in these children. Severe motor, cognitive or neurosensory disorders mainly affect the most immature children. Minor difficulties are present in more than a third of children, whatever their gestational age. School integration is frequently affected, and recourse to developmental support is important. A combination of certain factors should alert caregivers to the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. These include male gender, small for gestational age, high-grade intraventricular hemorrhage, cystic periventricular leukomalacia or bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Early identification of neurodevelopmental disorders makes it possible to provide support for children and their families and to take advantage of the cerebral plasticity of the developing brain.</p>","PeriodicalId":94123,"journal":{"name":"La Revue du praticien","volume":"76 3","pages":"291-294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147518010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}