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Contents Volume 18 Issue 10 October 27, 2026
Editorial
Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract in schistosomal liver disease: Biomarker gains in hepatectomy model-perioperatively actionable?
Xue-Hu Song, Hao-Xian Gou, Zhu Huang, Zhu-Lin Luo 
World J Hepatol 18(10):117794. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.117794
Systemic inflammation in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Biological relevance and diagnostic limits
Mariana M Ramírez-Mejía, Nahum Méndez-Sánchez 
World J Hepatol 18(10):120087. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.120087
Review
Hyperammonemia as a potential contributor to fatigue in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A mechanistic review
Anna F Sheptulina, Julia A Golubeva, Diana L Valeeva, Anton R Kiselev, Oksana M Drapkina 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124519. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124519
Cardio-hepatic axis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Mechanisms, clinical implications and therapeutic opportunities
Ran Zhao, Jia-Lian Zheng, Yan Wang, Bing-Jiu Lu, Yan Zhang, Bao-Cheng Deng 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124748. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124748
Imbalance of the coagulation-anticoagulation-fibrinolytic system: Pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches in progressive liver injury
Yong-Jing Tang, Chen-Xi Wang, Yun Wen, Ren-Dong Tian, Dian-Wei Wan, Zong-Qin Pan, Kang-Yan Liu, Yu-Xin Xie, Jin Ao, Yi-Huai He 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124763. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124763
Artificial intelligence in autoimmune liver diseases: Diagnosis, risk stratification, and personalized care
Ahmed Salman 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124997. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124997
Minireviews
Autoimmune hepatitis in the context of systemic lupus erythematosus: A narrative review of overlap syndrome and lupus-associated hepatitis
Abdelwahap Elghezewi, Mujtaba Mohamed 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124793. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124793
Incretin-based therapies in hepatology practice
Merve Eren Durmus, Gokhan Koker, Serkan Ocal 
World J Hepatol 18(10):125275. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.125275
Digital twins in pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Developmentally referenced multimodal risk stratification
Toshifumi Yodoshi 
World J Hepatol 18(10):125486. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.125486
Treatment response in pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Noninvasive endpoints and body composition
Toshifumi Yodoshi 
World J Hepatol 18(10):125487. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.125487
Case Control Study
Prophylactic antibiotics confer no advantage in elective endoscopic treatment for cirrhotic patients with gastroesophageal variceal bleeding history
Meng Xue, Jing Zhong, Jia-Ning Zhu, Jia Wu, Dan-Dan Zhong, Chun-Peng Zhu, Yan Chen, Ling-Ling Wang, Yi-Ping Hong, Wei Wei 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124749. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124749
Retrospective Study
Risk factors and predictive model for hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid elevation in mid-to-late pregnancy with low viremia
Zi‑Ren Chen, Hui‑Hui Chen, Bing‑Wang Jie, Ting‑Ting Peng, Ying Lin, Ya‑Wen Geng, Yu‑Wei Shen, Yue‑Ying Deng, Dan Xie, Li‑Li Yang, Shi Ouyang 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124577. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124577
Observational Study
Computed tomography volumetry vs three-dimensional surface scanning for liver graft size estimation using explant liver mass
La Ode Irman Jaya, Pawel Rykowski, Mateusz Bartkowiak, Emilia Kruk, Maria Chodurska, Zbigniew Lewandowski, Maciej Krasnodębski, Michał Grąt 
World J Hepatol 18(10):121142. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.121142
Impact of hepatitis delta virus infection on waiting list outcomes: A competing-risks analysis
Angela Peltec, Diana Buga, Adrian Hotineanu, Heiner Wedemeyer 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124709. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124709
Prospective Study
Proactive antithyroid therapy improves survival in hyperthyroidism-induced liver injury: A real-world cohort study
Wen Yu, Zhong-Shang Dai, Yu-Hong Li, Mao-Ping Li, Jie Li, Ke-Xin Jiao, Jing Ma, Yi Li 
World J Hepatol 18(10):123267. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.123267
Gut microbiome in patients with cirrhosis and clinically significant portal hypertension: A pilot study
Giuseppe Colucci, Sonia Stella, Andrea Castagnetti, Laura Di Rito, Martina Lucà, Giulia Tosetti, Roberta D’Ambrosio, Pietro Lampertico 
World J Hepatol 18(10):124666. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.124666
Changes in lipid biomarkers, liver stiffness and steatosis following sodium-glucose cotransporter two inhibitor therapy in type two diabetes
Farah Khaznadar, Kristina Bojanić, Omar Khaznadar, Ana Jurić, Marija Hefer, Kristina Kralik, Ana Petrović, Ana Hrženjak, Ana Lončar, Justinija Steiner, Martina Smolić, Robert Smolić 
World J Hepatol 18(10):125505. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.125505
Translational Research
Cost-utility analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in Thailand
Sirada Limwongse, Paninnuch Chatpattanasiri, Phonnaphat Phuphuang, Krisada Tungthaweethong, Keerati Sutheerayongprasert, Watkornphat Aunprom-Me, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Pochamana Phisalprapa 
World J Hepatol 18(10):123353. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.123353
Case Report
Acute hemobilia following computed tomography-guided percutaneous liver biopsy: A case report
Yong-Chao Xu, Tangnuran Halimulati, Xiao-Feng Yu, Xia-Xin Guo, Dan-Dan Zhao, Jing-Wang Bi, Qiang Wang 
World J Hepatol 18(10):125241. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.125241
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Activation of lymphangiogenesis by platelets as a novel therapeutic approach for liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
Philippe Attieh, Karam Karam, Said G Farhat 
World J Hepatol 18(10):118131. Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.118131
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