Abstract
The population of elderly individuals is increasing, especially in developed countries. Reductions in organ function are more frequent in the elderly, complicating treatment of various conditions. Elderly individuals are more susceptible to severe liver injury, show a decrease in drug metabolism and are at greater risk of developing malignancies.
Keywords: Blood flow, carcinogenesis, drug metabolism, immune function, liver size.
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Kazuto Tajiri ;Practical Management of Elderly Patients with Liver Injury, Comprehensive Practical Hepatology (2016) 1: 215. https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681082059116010015
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681082059116010015 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |