Embedding assessment of liver fibrosis into routine diabetic review in primary care

Embedding assessment of liver fibrosis into routine diabetic review in primary care

Background & Aims: Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are at high risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis. Screening patients with T2DM and normal liver enzymes for NAFLD in primary care remains contentious. Our aim was to develop and...

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Main Authors: Dina Mansour, Allison Grapes, Marc Herscovitz, Paul Cassidy, Jonathan Vernazza, Andrea Broad, Quentin M. Anstee, Stuart McPherson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:JHEP Reports
Subjects:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Fibrosis
Liver stiffness
Non-invasive
Serum biomarkers
Transient elastography
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555921000690

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