Publications by authors named "Lie-Tao Wang"
World J Gastroenterol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Extreme heat exposure leads to significant health issues, particularly affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which lacks comprehensive research regarding its impact.*
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- In a study of 713 heatstroke patients from 83 centers, 18.5% reported GI symptoms, with those experiencing multiple symptoms facing longer ICU stays and higher mortality rates.*
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- Key factors influencing the occurrence of GI symptoms included older age and lower Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores upon ICU admission, highlighting the need to monitor GI health in heatstroke patients.*
