Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent condition increasingly recognized in aging populations. However, its clinical relevance in older adults—particularly in relation to sarcopenia, cognitive function, and rehabilitation outcomes—remains poorly defined. This retrospective observational study included in-patients admitted for geriatric rehabilitation in 2022 with available abdominal ult...

Purpose of the Review This review aims to summarize the current knowledge of the extracellular matrix remodeling during hepatic fibrosis. We discuss the diverse interactions of the extracellular matrix with hepatic cells and the surrounding matrix in liver fibrosis, with the focus on the molecular pathways and the mechanisms that regulate extracellular matrix remodeling. Recent Findings The extracellular matrix not only provid...