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Elevated AST, ALT Linked to Higher Future Mortality Rate
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Title Elevated AST, ALT Linked to Higher Future Mortality Rate
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572363?src=rss
Description Elevated liver enzymes discovered during routine medical care are associated with increased mortality risk over the subsequent decade, results of a study published in the March issue of Hepatology indicate. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Apr 2, 2008
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