Non-Invasive Biomarkers: Liver Fibrosis Assessment in SSA
Non-Invasive Biomarkers: Liver Fibrosis Assessment in SSA
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This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of liver fibrosis research in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), focusing on the burden of the disease and the role serum biomarkers play in its early detection. Utilising a JBI scoping review methodology, it outlines the challenges in diagnosing liver fibrosis in SSA due to low sensitivity of APRI. Global evaluations of serum biomarkers APRI, FIB-4, and GPR are discussed, alongside adherence to WHO guidelines. The findings, derived from 11 studies...