Thyroid dysfunction in obese adults in relation to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Background Hormones of the thyroid gland play an important role in the regulation of various metabolic processes. Disturbances in thyroid hormone concentrations may lead to hyperlipidemia and obesity, thus contributing to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Aim To evaluate thyroid dysfunction...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2019;volume=31;issue=4;spage=629;epage=634;aulast=Abdel-Moez |