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Trends in hospitalizations and liver transplants associated with alcohol-induced liver disease

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: This study found significant rate increases for alcohol-induced liver disease-related hospitalizations and liver transplants across sex and age groups between 2005 and 2021. Although older males had the highest absolute increases, the greatest relative increases occurred in younger individuals, particularly females.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Michele Molinari, MD, MSc, email molinarim@upmc.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.21503)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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