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Noninvasive biomarkers in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: current status and a glimpse of the future.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Aug 2014
Fitzpatrick Emer, Dhawan Anil
Abstract excerpt
The development of non invasive biomarkers of disease has become a major focus of interest in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The large prevalence of the disease and the invasive nature of the investigation means that screening with liver biopsy is impractical. In addition to screening, the differentiation of those with simple steatosis vs steatohepatitis and fibrosis is clinically important as the...
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