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The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) Practice Guidelines: A multidisciplinary panel of experts developed guidelines for diagnosing and managing various hepatic disorders using clinically relevant questions, which are answered by systematic reviews of the literature and followed by data-supported recommendations. The panel rated the quality (level) of the evidence and strength of each recommendation. Accessed July 6, 2022. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening: This web site summarizes the recommendations for hepatitis C screening and provides links to the full recommendations. It discusses assessment of risk and use of screening tests, including screening intervals. Accessed July 6, 2022. AASLD Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Adults and children: This 2019 guideline addresses clinically relevant questions, using current evidence, expert opinion, systematic reviews of the literature, and the quality of evidence. This guideline updates the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of autoimmune hepatitis in adults and children from the 2010 guidelines. Accessed July 6, 2022. Alpha-foetoprotein and/or Liver Ultrasonography for Liver Cancer Screening in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: This study evaluates the beneficial and harmful effects of using alpha-fetoprotein, ultrasonography, or both to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Accessed July 6, 2022. AASLD Practice Guidelines: The Diagnosis and Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: This article provides guidance for diagnosing and managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, rather than guidelines. Guidance, developed by a panel of experts, is intended to help clinicians understand and implement the most recent evidence. It includes guidance for screening, initial evaluation, evaluation for fibrosis, use of biopsy, and specific treatment. Accessed July 6, 2022. 