In light of present observations, it is to be noted that differences in albumin levels between the cohorts (FARI < 9.67: median albumin 42.9 g/L; FARI ≥ 9.67: median albumin 40.3 g/L) are not to be considered clinically relevant and are beyond established cut-offs of hypoalbuminemia. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and Hypoalbuminemia.