Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	113844
Country	South Korea

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Albumin-bilirubin score as a practical tool for prognostication in metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chung-Woo Lee
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Corresponding Author	Chung-Woo Lee, Director, MD, Department of Family Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, 625 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 05368, South Korea. cwclee@bohun.or.kr
Key Words	Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease; Albumin-bilirubin score; Prognosis; Risk stratification; Noninvasive biomarkers
Core Tip	The albumin-bilirubin score is a simple, objective index derived from routine laboratory tests that reflects hepatic functional reserve. In metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease, albumin-bilirubin complements fibrosis-based models by providing functional information that may improve early risk detection and guide referral or monitoring strategies. Its accessibility and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive candidate for integration into clinical workflows and public health frameworks, although further validation and threshold calibration are still needed.
Citation	Lee CW. Albumin-bilirubin score as a practical tool for prognostication in metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. World J Hepatol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-07 07:13
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-07 07:13
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-09-28 10:53
Return for Revision	2025-09-30 05:03
Revised	2025-10-10 10:45
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-02 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-02 11:18
Articles in Press	2025-12-02 11:18
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