New hope for spotting silent liver damage in kids with blood disorder

NCT ID NCT07153926

Summary

This study aimed to find better, non-invasive ways to check for liver scarring (fibrosis) in children with beta-thalassemia, a blood disorder that often causes iron overload. Researchers compared simple blood tests and a special scan against each other to see which was most accurate. The goal was to help doctors detect liver problems earlier without needing more invasive procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University Hospitals

    Tanta, Gharbyea, 31516, Egypt

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