Noninvasive Fibrosis Tests Require Further Evaluation in At-risk Populations.

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol

Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Published: July 2024

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