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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Main Authors: Rebecca G. Kim, Mandana Khalili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-04-01
Series:Obesity Science & Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.634