Given the success of the previous Research Topic 'Advances in the Potential Treatments of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases: Addressing the Public Health Burden', we are pleased to launch a second volume for further submissions.

Gastrointestinal and liver diseases present significant challenges to public health systems globally, primarily due to their prevalence and the heavy social and economic burdens they impose. Currently, colorectal cancer ranks as the second most lethal cancer globally and the third most common in terms of diagnosis. This is compounded by increasing rates of morbidity and mortality, notably in numerous developing nations. Chronic conditions such as hepatitis B and C, along with autoimmune diseases like autoimmune hepatitis and sclerosing cholangitis, also contribute substantially to the healthcare burden. Despite advances, existing gaps in early diagnosis and the customization of drug therapy based on real-world data underline the urgent need for improved healthcare strategies and policies.

This Research Topic aims to underscore the critical need for improved preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies in managing gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Goals include the enhancement of disease prevention and control, the identification of predictive factors for cost-effective treatments, and the integration of multiparametric ultrasound techniques for a comprehensive understanding of gastrointestinal pathologies. By focusing on these areas, the research seeks to elevate the standard of care and optimize patient outcomes through targeted and effective treatment plans.

To gather further insights in the realm of gastrointestinal and liver health treatments, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Strategies for effective disease prevention and control in gastroenterology.
• Predictive factors in the cost-effectiveness of gastrointestinal therapies.
• Advances in multiparametric ultrasound for gastrointestinal disease assessment.
• Enhancements in patient care through reduced medication errors and improved adherence.
• The impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence on diagnostic and prognostic processes in gastroenterology.

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