| Managing alcohol withdrawal syndromes: the place of guidelines. | |
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PMID: 19684533 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Alcohol misuse poses a significant problem in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Alcohol detoxification and treatment for associated vitamin deficiency syndromes is simple and saves lives. This article discusses the reasons for poor guideline adherence and the current evidence base behind the formulation of these guidelines. |
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Authors:
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L Walker; P Brown; N J Beeching; M B J Beadsworth |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Volume: 70 ISSN: 1750-8460 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-17 Completed Date: 2009-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101257109 Medline TA: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 444-5, 448-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Liverpool University Teaching Hospital, Liverpool, UK. |
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Adult Alcoholism / complications* Cohort Studies Ethanol / poisoning* Female Guideline Adherence / standards* Humans Middle Aged Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards* Prospective Studies Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / drug therapy* Thiamine Deficiency / chemically induced*, drug therapy Young Adult |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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64-17-5/Ethanol |
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