Liver stiffness and associated risk factors among people with a history of injecting drugs: a prospective cohort study

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People who have problems with using opioids or other drugs and inject them have shorter lives than most people. Liver diseases, especially, contribute to this. Checking liver stiffness might help find liver problems early. This study looks at how common liver disease is in people who...

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Druckrey-Fiskaaen, K.T., Vold, J.H., Madebo, T. et al. Liver stiffness and associated risk factors among people with a history of injecting drugs: a prospective cohort study. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 19, 21 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-024-00603-z

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2024

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Scientific article

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Treatment

Substances

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liver

Opioid

OUD

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Liver stiffness and associated risk factors among people with a history of injecting drugs: a prospective cohort study

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