The diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: practice guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

N Chalasani, Z Younossi, JE Lavine, M Charlton… - Hepatology, 2018 - journals.lww.com
This guidance provides a data‐supported approach to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and
preventive aspects of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) care. A “Guidance” document
is different from a “Guideline.” Guidelines are developed by a multidisciplinary panel of
experts and rate the quality (level) of the evidence and the strength of each recommendation
using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment Development, and Evaluation system.
A guidance document is developed by a panel of experts in the topic, and guidance …