Frontiers and emerging trends in research on metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a bibliometric analysis (2005-2024) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Frontiers and emerging trends in research on metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a bibliometric analysis (2005-2024)

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  • Weisong Zhang

  • Guangchen Liu

  • Xue Qu

  • Delong Cong

  • Yangyang Liu

  • May 22, 2026

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    The study analyzed 9,821 publications on metabolic syndrome and MAFLD from 120 countries between 2005 and 2024.

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    The United States, China, and Italy were the top contributors, with the University of California System being the most prolific institution.

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    Keyword trends shifted from traditional terms like 'insulin resistance' to newer concepts such as 'gut microbiota' and 'lifestyle interventions'.

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    The 2020 revision of NAFLD criteria introduced MAFLD, emphasizing metabolic dysfunction's role in liver disease.

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    This bibliometric analysis aims to guide future research and clinical practices for managing the intertwined conditions of MetS and MAFLD.

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Frontiers and emerging trends in research on metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a bibliometric analysis (2005-2024)

  • by Weisong Zhang, Guangchen Liu, Xue Qu, Delong Cong, Yangyang Liu

  • May 22, 2026

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