FIB-4 index predicts HBV-related HCC

 Japanese researchers reveal an association between elevated FIB-4 index 24 weeks after the initiation of nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

Source: MedWire News - July 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: HBV Source Type: news