Alcohol-related disease

Alcohol, the most consumed drug in the world, is responsible for millions of deaths and a significant of disability-adjusted life years. Alcohol-related liver disease is the most recognized disease related to heavy ethanol consumption, whose pathophysiology we will cover extensively. However, pancre...

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Main Authors: Tiago Castro Pinto, Susana G. Rodrigues
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Language:English
Published: Indicon S.r.l. Società Benefit (SB) 2024-05-01
Series:Nutrimentum et Curae
Online Access:https://www.nutrimentumetcurae.com/articles/review/alcohol-related-disease/
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description Alcohol, the most consumed drug in the world, is responsible for millions of deaths and a significant of disability-adjusted life years. Alcohol-related liver disease is the most recognized disease related to heavy ethanol consumption, whose pathophysiology we will cover extensively. However, pancreatitis, dilated cardiomyopathy, alcohol-related neurological diseases and other topics will be reviewed with detailed pathophysiological mechanisms and unifying concepts. Abstinence is the most effective treatment for alcohol-related disease, and an international effort should be made to promote a marked reduction in alcohol consumption.
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spelling doaj-art-d62add3745fb4dd3a647d264ad3c95362025-01-08T13:27:36ZengIndicon S.r.l. Società Benefit (SB)Nutrimentum et Curae2974-66632024-05-011110.57625/nec.2024.5151Alcohol-related diseaseTiago Castro PintoSusana G. RodriguesAlcohol, the most consumed drug in the world, is responsible for millions of deaths and a significant of disability-adjusted life years. Alcohol-related liver disease is the most recognized disease related to heavy ethanol consumption, whose pathophysiology we will cover extensively. However, pancreatitis, dilated cardiomyopathy, alcohol-related neurological diseases and other topics will be reviewed with detailed pathophysiological mechanisms and unifying concepts. Abstinence is the most effective treatment for alcohol-related disease, and an international effort should be made to promote a marked reduction in alcohol consumption.https://www.nutrimentumetcurae.com/articles/review/alcohol-related-disease/
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