Cigarette Smoke Raises Risk of Lung Injury After Trauma
November 4, 2011|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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"Biomarkers of endothelial and epithelial injury are also being studied in patients with acute lung injury, to determine if differences exist between smokers and nonsmokers," Dr. Matthay said.
Dr. Matthay disclosed that this research, led by Dr. Calfee, is supported by the NHLBI and the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute.
