Table 5.
Results of publication bias analysis.
| Biomarker | Funnel plot symmetry | Begg's test (P-value) |
|---|---|---|
| FIB-OR | YES | 0.764 |
| FIB-HR | YES | 0.764 |
| IL-6 | YES | 0.266 |
| CRP-OR | YES | 0.452 |
| CRP-HR | YES | 0.259 |
| Gal-3 | NO | 0.047 |
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