Is fracture risk increased in Crohn 's disease , but not in ulcerative colitis?
An increased risk of low energy fractures was observed in female patients with Crohn's disease, but not in male patients with Crohn's disease or in patients with ulcerative colitis.
Elevated blood lactate levels from trauma were closely correlated with worse outcomes. Thus, lactate shows promise as a biomarker for resuscitation as well as a predictor of mortality. Furthermore, this study supports its use in critical care trials as an outcome measure.