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Upon first encountering a new patient, a good physician notes physical features that suggest increased risk of pathology. A patient with clubbed fingernails or toenails should be evaluated for pulmonary insufficiency. Alcohol Use Disorder: Definitions, Causes, and Prevalence Li came to the University of Vermont in 2012 and has studied

However, some medications are more likely than others to metabolize differently when alcohol is used. It is important to discuss your individual risk for drinking with your health care team. But delirium tremens is a medical emergency and requires a hospital stay. You may need to be sedated for more