The aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index (APRI) and fibrosis index based on
the four factors (Fibrosis 4 index; FIB‐4) are the two most widely studied noninvasive tools …

De Ritis described the ratio between the serum levels of aspartate transaminase (AST) and
alanine transaminase (ALT) almost 50 years ago. While initially described as a characteristic …

These are the first World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the prevention care and
treatment of persons living with CHB infection and complement similar recent published …

Background The aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), a tool with limited
expense and widespread availability, is a promising noninvasive alternative to liver biopsy …

Background Inflammation plays a significant role in tumour development, progression, and
metastasis. In this study, we focused on comparing the predictive potential of inflammatory …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: An imbalance in cytokine production may be involved
in the pathogenesis of chronic C hepatitis. The aim of the study was to investigate circulating …

Chronic liver diseases of differing etiologies are among the leading causes of mortality and
morbidity worldwide. Establishing accurate staging of liver disease is very important for …

Background Spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with hemoperitoneum
has a poor prognosis, especially in cases of cirrhosis. Patients usually present to emergency …

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) reflects the systematic inflammatory status, and the
aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase ratio (AAR) is a biomarker of liver …

Background. Liver biopsy, which is considered the gold standard for the evaluation of
hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), has certain limitations. The aim of …