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New Index Revolutionizes Detection of Liver Injury

3/2/2026

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  • The MetALD-ALD Prediction Index (MAPI) from the University of California, San Diego identifies alcohol-related liver injury in fatty liver disease.
  • MAPI uses five standard lab values and can be implemented in primary care without added costs.
  • A study involving more than 2,300 participants showed MAPI outperformed existing tests.
  • The FAP-Index detects fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and reduces uncertain results by up to 70%.