Application of the HALF index obviates the need for liver biopsy in half of all patients with chronic hepatitis B

Background and Aims:  Transient elastography (TE) is useful for predicting the fibrosis stage, but it is unsatisfactory as a substitute for liver biopsy, especially in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). This study was performed to establish a reliable model for predicting significant fibrosis...

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