Addiction Medicine
New data from Institute of Liver Studies illuminate research in addiction medicine
Published in Hospital Law Weekly, November 30th, 2006
Data detailed in "Liver transplantation alcohol related liver disease: (deliberately) stirring a hornet's nest" have been presented. "Outcomes after liver transplantation for alcohol related liver disease compare very favourably with those documented for other causes of cirrhosis. Despite this, 5% or less of patients with advanced alcohol related liver disease are considered for transplantation," scientists in London, the United Kingdom report.
"The reasons for this are complex but include professional reluctance to refer these patients for formal assessment as well as a limited and dwindling number of organs available for transplantation. Demonstrating abstinence from...
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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2006-11-30)
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