Exciting Research: Rambam Physicians Discover Causes of Kidney Injury in Near Drowning Victims
Rambam physicians discover that acute kidney injury is a common complication of near drownings, due to lack of oxygen and the fight-or-flight response. Their research points to men being at highest risk for this complication. According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death globally, with males especially susceptible….