Strong link found between abnormal liver tests and poor COVID-19 outcomes
Friday, August 7, 2020 - 13:20
in Health & Medicine
Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier studies. They also discovered that higher levels of liver enzymes -- proteins released when the liver is damaged -- were associated with poorer outcomes for these patients, including ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death.