Noninvasive Breath Test Predicts Survival In Patients With Viral Hepatitis

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Main Category: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 03 Nov 2009 A methacetin breath test that can be performed quickly and noninvasively has been proven to accurately predict survival in patients with viral hepatitis and may be used as an adjunctive tool to MELD.

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