Clinical Characteristics of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease in Albanian Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Clinical Characteristics of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease in Albanian Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a major cause of chronic liver disease, yet its clinical profile in Albania, a region with high HBV prevalence and rising alcohol consumption, remains poorly characterized. This study evaluates the clinical markers of...

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Main Authors:	Dorina Osmanaj, Floreta Kurti, Klerida Shehu, Yllka Themeli, Gentian Stroni, Erand Llanaj, Adriana Babameto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:	Gastroenterology Insights
Subjects:	alcohol-related liver disease FIB-4 APRI PNI Albania
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/16/2/16
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