University Institute of Forensic MedicineMedicine, science, and the lawThomsen JL. Chronic alcoholism in a forensic material. 2. Causes and manners of death in alcoholics. Med Sci Law. 1996;36:209-216.Thomsen JL. (1996) Causes and manners of death in alcoholic. Med Sci Law 36:209-16.J...
Chronister, however, was not ready to say alcohol directly caused Jackson to pass. He said his agency is waiting on toxicology reports that have yet to be released. “We can’t say with any certainty that [alcohol was the cause of death],” Chronister said. Chronister added that Jacks...
- 《Alcohol & Alcoholism》 被引量: 23发表: 2014年 Assessment of Traub formula and ketone bodies in cause of death investigations Diabetes and alcohol abuse may cause severe metabolic disturbances that can be fatal. These may be difficult to diagnose in autopsies based solely on macro... Terhi...
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S. Almost 15 percent of Americans is dependent on alcohol. Alcohol causes estimated 88,000 fatalities every year, making it the fourth leading preventable cause of death in U.S. Normal amounts of alcohol are quickly absorbed and majority...
Chronic alcohol use is associated with cognitive decline that impedes behavioral change during rehabilitation. Despite this, addiction therapy does not address cognitive deficits, and there is poor understanding regarding the mechanisms that underlie thi
Chronic inflammation of the liver (caused by severe alcoholism or hepatitis) leads to the death of liver cells. Fibrous scar tissue can build up and interfere with the liver’s functioning. Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited ...
The more frequent presentation consists of a polyneuropathy that is subclinical or with predominantly sensory signs, and the neurophysiological and pathological features of predominantly axonal neuropathy. The presumed etiopathogenic factors are multiple: chronic hypoxia, tobacco smoke, alcoholism, malnutrition...
One person might be driven to chronic depression, or to alcoholism, another to suicide, another to drug use leading to chronic hepatitis. 有人可能因此而患上慢性忧郁症或酒精中毒,有人会自杀,还有人会因药物滥用而患上慢性肝炎。 This article provides a brief historical overview of the major means...
Alcohol abuse and its detrimental effects on the central nervous system (CNS) have long been recognized as significant public health concerns. Excessive alcohol consumption is listed as one of the leading risk factors for population health, disease, disability, and death worldwide. According to the...
1 Viruses, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, and alcoholism are the causes of chronic liver injury, all of which almost causes liver fibrosis.2,3 In addition, CLD is an established risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).4 Metabolic disorders characterize most liver diseases. ...