Advancements in Gastroenterology: A Weekly Review
Gastroenterologia
Shear Wave Breakthrough: Liver Elastography Replaces the Biopsy
From shear wave elastography to machine-learning risk scores and genetic profiling, discover how non-invasive technology is redefining liver disease detection and treatment.
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