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The needle in the haystack: searching for biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome

The acute respiratory distress syndrome commonly accompanies critical illness and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The implementation of life saving therapies is dependent on accurately identifying patients with this syndrome; however, beyond clinical definitions, we lack anci...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Janz, David R, Ware, Lorraine B
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4056564/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24073648
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc13025
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Sumario:The acute respiratory distress syndrome commonly accompanies critical illness and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The implementation of life saving therapies is dependent on accurately identifying patients with this syndrome; however, beyond clinical definitions, we lack ancillary tests aimed at this specific diagnosis. This commentary discusses recent advances in the use of biomarkers to fill this diagnostic void.