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Plasma cell-free DNA as an indicator of severity of injury in burn patients
24 Dec 2005
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BACKGROUND: Raised levels of plasma cell-free DNA have been detected in various patient groups, including trauma patients. We hypothesized that plasma DNA is increased in burn patients and may represent an objective indicator of burn severity and have predictive as well as prognostic significance. METHODS: This was a prospective clinical study with full ethical approval. With informed consent, blood samples were...
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