A 52-year-old man with obesity and metabolic syndrome has persistently elevated ALT and ultrasound features of hepatic steatosis. Viral hepatitis sero...

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A 52-year-old man with obesity and metabolic syndrome has persistently elevated ALT and ultrasound features of hepatic steatosis. Viral hepatitis serology is negative. According to current guidance, what is the cornerstone of management for his condition?

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Aggressive weight loss through diet and physical activity

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Long-term prophylactic antibiotics

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High-dose vitamin E in all patients

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Routine liver biopsy for all patients

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Immediate listing for liver transplantation

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A 52-year-old man with obesity and metabolic syndrome has persistently elevated ALT and ultrasound features of hepatic steatosis. Viral hepatitis serology is negative. According to current guidance, what is the cornerstone of management for his condition?