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ReviewCureus2023

Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Disease: Current Trends and Future Directions.

Hina Wazir, Marium Abid, Binish Essani, Hira Saeed, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Fnu Nasrullah, Usama Qadeer, Ayesha Khalid, Giustino Varrassi, Muhammad Ali Muzammil and 5 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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33citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
11.8field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

33 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 55 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 8 institutions in 2 countries.

Hina WazirInternal Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, PAK.
Marium AbidMedicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Binish EssaniMedicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Hira SaeedMedicine, Federal Medical College, Islamabad, PAK.
Muhammad Ahmad KhanMedicine, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BGR.
Fnu NasrullahInternal Medicine, Shadab Medical Center, Karachi, PAK.
Usama QadeerMedicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.
Ayesha KhalidMedicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, PAK.
Giustino VarrassiPain Medicine, Paolo Procacci Foundation, Rome, ITA.
Muhammad Ali MuzammilInternal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK.
Areeba MaryamEmergency Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Abdul Rehman Shah SyedMedicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK.
Abdul Ahad ShahDermatology, Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK.
Satish KingerMedicine, Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK.
Farhan UllahInternal Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, PAK.
Dow University of Health Sciences · PKJinnah Medical & Dental College · PKAllama Iqbal Medical College · PKCivil Hospital Karachi · PKFondazione Roma · ITHoly Family Hospital · PKKhyber Medical College · PKKhyber Teaching Hospital · PK

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review delves into the intricate landscape of liver diseases, providing a comprehensive background of the diverse conditions that afflict this vital organ. Liver diseases, ranging from viral hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), pose significant global health challenges. Understanding these diseases' multifaceted origins and progression is pivotal for developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The epidemiology and etiology of liver diseases emphasize the global impact of viral hepatitis, with hepatitis B and C as significant contributors. Concurrently, the rising prevalence of NAFLD, linked to lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome, underscores the intricate relationship between modern living and liver health. Chronic liver diseases often evolve insidiously, progressing from inflammation to fibrosis and, ultimately, to cirrhosis - a stage characterized by irreversible scarring and compromised function. The heightened risk of HCC in advanced liver disease stages further underscores the urgency of effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The evolving landscape of non-invasive diagnostic tools is explored for their role in enabling early detection and accurate staging of liver diseases. In the realm of treatment, there is a continuous transition toward personalized medicine, customized to suit the unique profiles of individual patients. This shift encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from personalized pharmacological interventions to lifestyle modifications and surgical options. Delving into innovative therapies, such as gene editing and immunomodulation, offers a glimpse into the promising future directions that have the potential to redefine the landscape of liver disease diagnosis and treatment.

Indexed as

contemporary approachesdiagnosis trendsfuture directionsliver diseaseprecision medicine in liver diseasetreatment strategies

Identifiers

PMID38174191
PMCPMC10763979
OpenAlexW4389297278

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