Citation

Dear JW. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) 2010; 48(8): 785-786.

Affiliation

NPIS Edinburgh, Scottish Poisons Information Bureau, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/15563650.2010.525515

PMID

20969500

Abstract

There is a pressing need for new biomarkers that can improve the care of patients with paracetamol poisoning, a common clinical problem. In this issue of Clinical Toxicology a new marker is proposed that has a number of attractive properties. This commentary discusses the use of biomarkers in the context of the management of paracetamol-induced liver injury. New biomarkers should allow better triage and management of "at risk" patients.

Language: en