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Alcoholism
Studies from D.M. Berkowitz and co-researchers yield new data on alcoholism
November 2nd, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Pulmonary edema is a cardinal feature of the life-threatening condition known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). with chronic alcohol abuse are known to be at increased risk of developing and dying from ARDS." "Based upon preclinical data, we hypothesized that a history of chronic alcohol abuse in ARDS patients is associated with greater quantities and slower resolution of pulmonary edema compared with ARDS patients without a history of alcohol abuse. A PiCCO ™ transpulmonary thermodilution catheter was inserted into 35 patients within 72 hours of meeting American European Consensus Criteria definition of...
Source: Hematology Week (2009-11-02)
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