Editorial
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World J Hepatol. Nov 27, 2022; 14(11): 1920-1930
Published online Nov 27, 2022. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i11.1920
Current management of liver diseases and the role of multidisciplinary approach
Nouhoum Bouare
Nouhoum Bouare, Department of Assurance Quality and Biosafety/Biosecurity, National Institute of Public Health, Bamako 1771, Mali
Author contributions: The author discusses hot spots, problems and futures direction of current research in the field of multidisciplinary and pluralistic management of liver diseases.
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Corresponding author: Nouhoum Bouare, DSc, PhD, Research Scientist, Department of Assurance Quality and Biosafety/Biosecurity, National Institute of Public Health, Hippodrome, Bamako 1771, Mali. nouhoumsamakoro@yahoo.fr
Received: August 17, 2022
Peer-review started: August 17, 2022
First decision: September 26, 2022
Revised: October 10, 2022
Accepted: November 16, 2022
Article in press: November 16, 2022
Published online: November 27, 2022
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Abstract

Liver is an organ having extremely diversified functions, ranging from metabolic and synthetic to detoxification of harmful chemicals. The multifunctionality of the liver in principle requires the multidisciplinary and pluralistic interventions for its management. Several studies have investigated liver function, dysfunction and clinic. This editorial work discusses new ideas, challenges and perspectives of current research regarding multidisciplinary and pluralistic management of liver diseases. In one hand the discussions have carried out on the involvement of extracellular vesicles, Na+/H+ exchangers, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and Epstein–Barr virus infections, Drug-induced liver injury, sepsis, pregnancy, and food supplements in hepatic disorders. In the other hand this study has discussed hepatocellular carcinoma algorithms and new biochemical and imaging experiments pertaining to liver diseases. Relevant articles with an impact index value "> 0" from reference citation analysis, which is an open multidisciplinary citation analysis database based on artificial intelligence technology, have served for the study’s argumentation. This work may be a useful tool for the clinical practice and research in managing and investigating liver disorders.

Keywords: Liver management; Liver function; Liver dysfunction; Liver clinic; Liver diagnosis; Multidisciplinary approach

Core Tip: This study uses an open multidisciplinary citation analysis database based on artificial intelligence technology to deal with multidisciplinary and pluralistic approaches of liver diseases management, providing a useful and practical tool for physician and scholars.