vbid/9783319943558

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This book emphasizes the clinical epidemiology of chronic liver diseases with a specific focus on the methodology of the discussed studies. The whole spectrum of liver diseases is covered, from chronic hepatitis B and C, to hepatocellular carcinoma, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases and autoimmune and cholestatic liver diseases. Readers will find the most�up-to-date information on clinical epidemiology of hepatology, and will also be able to learn about important methodology and biostatistics information.�Each chapter contains a summary table at the end of each chapter that highlights the most relevant landmark studies, their main outcomes and the unique features of the methodology.��The book will appeal to both practicing clinicians as well as clinical research investigators.� In addition, this would likely be of interest to medical school or public health school students to learn about hepatology epidemiology, but also some specific fundamentals of clinical research and clinical epidemiology. �Typham this is the title: Clinical Epidemiology of Chronic Liver Diseases