Commentary: how long does one need to fast before a Fibroscan examination? Authors' reply

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Lemoine, M. | Shimakawa, Yusuke | Nayagam, S. | Njie, R. | Thursz, M.

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Comment on : Food intake increases liver stiffness measurements and hampers reliable values in patients with chronic hepatitis B and healthy controls: the PROLIFICA experience in The Gambia. / Lemoine M, Shimakawa Y, Njie R, Njai HF, Nayagam S, Khalil M, Goldin R, Ingiliz P, Taal M, Nyan O, Corrah T, D'Alessandro U, Thursz M. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan;39(2):188-96. doi: 10.1111/apt.12561. Epub 2013 Dec 5. PMID: 24308698 Commentary: how long does one need to fast before a Fibroscan examination? / Lam KL, Hui AJ, Chan HL. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Mar;39(5):540-1. doi: 10.1111/apt.12598. PMID: 24494839. International audience

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