Undiagnosed abnormal alanine transaminase levels in vulnerable populations: Impact of sex, race/ethnicity, and body mass
Abstract Background Liver disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and is often initially detected incidentally on lab tests ordered by general practitioners. Alanine transaminase (ALT), a marker of liver inflammation, is commonly ordered and may be abnormal in the setting of elevate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-04-01
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Series: | Obesity Science & Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.634 |