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Visceral fat area to appendicular muscle mass ratio as a predictor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease independent of obesity

Ying-Xin Shia Graduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China;b Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Xiang-Yu Chena Graduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China;b Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Hui-Na Qiub Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Wei-Ran Jiangc Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Min-Ying Zhangd College of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Ya-Ping Huanga Graduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China;b Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Yun-Ping Jib Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Shi Zhangb Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaView further author information
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Chun-Jun Lib Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jing-Na Linb Department of Endocrinology, Health Management Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 312-320 | Received 07 Oct 2020, Accepted 15 Jan 2021, Published online: 03 Feb 2021

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