Distribution of FIB-4 index in the general population: analysis of 75,666 residents who underwent health checkups

Distribution of FIB-4 index in the general population: analysis of 75,666 residents who underwent health checkups

Abstract Background Fatty liver is frequently found in a general population, and it is critical to detect advanced fibrosis. FIB-4 index is considered a useful marker for evaluating liver fibrosis but the distribution of FIB-4 index in the general population remains unknown. Methods This cross-secti...

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Main Authors: Aya Sugiyama, Akemi Kurisu, Bunthen E, Serge Ouoba, Ko Ko, Anvarjon Rakhimov, Tomoyuki Akita, Takayuki Harakawa, Toru Sako, Makoto Koshiyama, Takashi Kumada, Junko Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Liver fibrosis
Indirect biomarker
Scoring system
Ultrasonography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02290-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02290-1

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