# Low-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased fibrosis in individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 115 |
| Journal | Journal of Hepatology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.036 |
| Corresponding authors | Ramón Bataller, Javier Crespo |
| Institution | Clinic University Hospital, Spain |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/liver-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.036](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.036)

## Topics

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease · Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease · Alcohol consumption · low-to-moderate alcohol intake · Liver fibrosis · Fibrosis progression · steatotic liver disease · Liver fibrosis · Metabolic dysregulation · alcohol-related liver injury · dose-response relationship · fibrosis staging · Hepatic steatosis · Risk factors

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