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World J Hepatol. Jan 27, 2026; 18(1): 113475
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i1.113475
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i1.113475
Table 2 Baseline characteristics of participants, n (%)
| Characteristic | Total (n = 300) | Male (n = 237) | Female (n = 63) |
| Age (years) | 52.4 ± 11.2 | 52.1 ± 11.0 | 53.2 ± 11.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.7 ± 4.3 | 28.9 ± 4.1 | 28.1 ± 4.8 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 187 (62.3) | 149 (62.9) | 38 (60.3) |
| Hypertension | 203 (67.7) | 162 (68.4) | 41 (65.1) |
| Dyslipidemia | 245 (81.7) | 195 (82.3) | 50 (79.4) |
- Citation: Joseph A, Mathew S, Nair HR. Blood markers vs transient elastography for liver stiffness and steatosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. World J Hepatol 2026; 18(1): 113475
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v18/i1/113475.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v18.i1.113475