Binge Drinking’s Effects on the Body
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Alcoholic Myopathy: Pathophysiologic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Alcohol Misuse and Kidney Injury: Epidemiological Evidence and Potential Mechanisms
Development, Prevention, and Treatment of Alcohol-Induced Organ Injury: The Role of Nutrition
Alcohol–Organ Interactions: Injury and Repair - Editor's Note
Alcohol’s Effects on the Cardiovascular System
Pathophysiology of the Effects of Alcohol Abuse on the Endocrine System
Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain: Neuroimaging Results in Humans and Animal Models
Alcohol and HIV Effects on the Immune System
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and HIV infection both affect the immune system and frequently coexist in the same person, potentially multiplying the risk of infectious disease. Infectious disease, in turn, continues to be a major health concern and leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, despite major advances in our understanding of the immune system, improvements in sanitation...
Alcohol’s Burden on Immunity Following Burn, Hemorrhagic Shock, or Traumatic Brain Injury
The incidence of traumatic injury in alcohol-intoxicated individuals continues to escalate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012a), more than 38 million American alcohol users consume 5 or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., binge drink) and do so about 4 times per month. This behavior is highly conducive to unintentional or accidental traumatic injury, which...