ALT Trends through Childhood and Adolescence Associated with Hepatic Steatosis at 24 Years: A Population-Based UK Cohort Study
(1) Background: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is used to screen for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children; however, the optimal age to commence screening is not determined. Our objective was to describe whether ALT trends from 9–24 years were associated with hepatic steatosis at 24...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/9/117 |