Additionally, our meta-analysis showed good discrimination of the Forns score for CLD, with higher C-index than other non-invasive scores for fibrosis (i.e., BARD, FIB-4, and APRI); however, validation in CKB was hindered by the lack of timely on-site testing of platelet count in large-scale cohort studies [84]. The gene discussed is CKB; the disease is congenital secretory chloride diarrhea 1.