Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease [NAFLD]

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most frequent cause of liver disease across the world. Its pathophysiology is considered multifaceted and is controlled by numerous mechanisms comprising environmental, metabolic, genetic, and gut microbial factors. Diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease poses a challenge owing to its subtle and non-specific presentation

Methodology: we conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE from January 1987 to March 2017. The following search terms were used: fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic liver disease, chronic liver disease, diagnosis and management of liver pathology

Aim of the work: In this study we aimed to understand about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and prognosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Conclusion: More studies must be done to formulate a more definite and reliable diagnostic method. General practitioners and specialists must be informed of the possible manifestation sings to keep higher degree of suspicion. Once NAFLD is established, frequent follow-up and proper management can reduce complications and improve prognosis

Lifestyle of medical students at Qassim university

Background: Healthy lifestyle is an important element for success, especially for Medical students. It includes lots of items such as physical activity, diet, and sleep which we believe that these three items are the major for a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study is to evaluate healthy and non-healthy behaviors including physical activity, diet and time devoted to sleep, leisure, stress, and smoking of medical students in Qassim region

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was targeted medical students at Qassim region in different cities [Buraydah and Unizah]. A self-administered questionnaire was used. It included a domain for physical activity, time devoted for sleep, leisure, and smoking

Results: Around 714 medical students participated in this study, 467 [55.3%] males and 247 [44.7%] females. Regarding physical activity, it was found that one-third of the students excise 1-3 times per week. Regarding diet, 31% of students were always eating there breakfast. But, 81.8% were consuming fast food 1 to 6 times weekly. Furthermore, half of the students devoted 4-6 hours only for sleep during school days and during the weekend they sleep 7-9 hours. Time spent on a cell phone, computer, and surfing Internet [for leisure] was more than 4 hours for 32.5% during the week and it increases at the weekend to 51.9%

Conclusions: Lifestyle of the majority of the students were: did not sleep enough, did not exercise, consumed fast food, and spent much time in usage of a cellphone, which are common habits among medical students of both genders. These habitats had a significant impact on their overall satisfaction of life and may affect their academic performance and general health