Metabolism

University of Texas describes research in metabolism

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, September 23rd, 2007

Data detailed in "Changes in liver function and size after a severe thermal injury" have been presented. According to recent research from the United States, "Hepatic homeostasis and metabolism are essential for survival in critically ill and severely burned patients. There is evidence that the liver undergoes hypertrophy after burn."

"However, the extension and the duration of liver enlargement are not known. The aim of the present study was to determine the changes in liver size, weight, and hepatic protein synthesis in a large prospective clinical trial throughout acute hospitalization and up to 12 months after burn. Liver size was measured by means of ultrasound,...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2007-09-23)

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