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What is MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)?

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MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)

MASH is the more serious form of MASLD, in which liver fat comes with inflammation and liver cell damage that can lead to scarring; it was formerly called NASH.

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In plain words

In MASLD , fat builds up in the liver.

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Why it matters

MASH is now an approved use for one GLP-1 medicine, which may affect coverage for some people.

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MASH is the more serious form of MASLD, in which liver fat comes with inflammation and liver cell damage that can lead to scarring; it was formerly called

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