ea0049ep1240 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017
Assem Maha
, Fawzi May
, Ibrahim Alhosaeyn
, Saif Aasem
Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of impaired liver functions. It is associated with hepatic and adipose tissue insulin resistance (IR) as well as decreased whole-body insulin sensitivity. Thyroid hormones are important for the intrahepatic metabolism of lipids. Thyroid disorders have been associated with IR due to various mechanisms such as altered insulin secretion and lipid levels.Aim: The aim of our study was t...