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. 2025 Jul 1;53(7):e1516-e1517.
doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006695. Epub 2025 Jul 1.

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Tomoyoshi Tamura et al. Crit Care Med. .
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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Tamura’s institution received funding from Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation. Drs. Tamura, Homma, and Suzuki disclosed off-label use of hydrogen gas. Dr. Homma received support for article research from companies. Dr. Sano received funding from Doctors Man. Dr. Suzuki received support for article research from Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation. Dr. Narumiya has disclosed that he does not have any potential conflicts of interest.

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