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[Genetic predisposition and Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: New tools for genetic study].
Revista chilena de pediatria - 1 Jan 2000
Erranz M Benjamín, Wilhelm B Jan, Riquelme V Raquel, Cruces R Pablo
Abstract excerpt
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the most severe form of respiratory failure. Theoretically, any acute lung condition can lead to ARDS, but only a small percentage of individuals actually develop the disease. On this basis, genetic factors have been implicated in the risk of developing ARDS. Based on the pathophysiology of this disease, many candidate genes have been evaluated as potential modifiers...
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