Pathophysiological mechanisms and exercise counter measures of hypermetabolism and muscle wasting in severe burns. University of Antwerp
Severe burns cause a cascade of unwanted effects such as an overdrive in metabolism, loss of muscle tissue, and loss of the body's ability to effectively handle glucose as an energy source and an enhanced inflammatory state. Against common belief, these side effects have shown to persist for years, and cause long-term consequences such as a reduced physical fitness and a higher risk of developing diabetes. Despite many research efforts, much of ...