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Ten myths about albumin: do not forget the endothelium

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HA-O obtained a grant from Grifolds to investigate the beneficial effects of HAS on tissue perfusion. BG obtained grants from Grifolds for clinical trials.

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Hariri, G., Joffre, J., Maury, E. et al. Ten myths about albumin: do not forget the endothelium. Intensive Care Med 48, 1097–1098 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-022-06740-y

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