descriptive
Analysis v1
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Liver transplant patients with fatty liver disease who took saroglitazar saw a small increase in belly fat and fat under the skin. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

A mild increase in visceral adipose tissue and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue was observed in liver transplant recipients with NAFLD treated with saroglitazar.

Original Statement

did lead to a mild increase in visceral adipose tissue and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

overstated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The single-arm study design cannot establish causation; the increase should be described as observed or associated.

Evidence from Studies

Contradicting (0)

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No contradicting evidence found