A lot of bullshit in these stories...
Assistant state pathologist Margaret Bolster blames steroids for fatal brain swelling. Justified the finding by stating steroid side effects were an "evolving story". Indicated it didn't matter that only low levels of stanozolol were found - its mere presence was fatal. I don't think the deceased's mother even bought the explanation; she had "reservations" about the findings.
Student Luke O’Brien May’s death ‘is a warning against taking steroids’
"Dr Bolster said that the cause of death was severe cerebral edema — accumulation of fluid in the brain — and brain stem swelling because of the ingestion of stanzolol.
"She stressed that the impact of steroids on the body was an “evolving story”. She said that quantity was not always an issue as some people could die despite having low levels of steroids in their bodies. Dr Bolster said that the issue was whether anabolic steroids “were present or absent”.
"After the verdict, Ms O’Brien May said that she had reservations about the findings and the cause of death."
Coroner Philip Cornyn uses Luke O'Brien's death to highlight the significant dangers of steroids to the heart, liver and kidneys. But O'Brien's heart, liver, kidneys and lungs were perfectly healthy for organ donation to five lucky recipients.
Irish steroid death lad's mum reveals horror symptoms days before he died
'He was pronounced dead on June 18 and his family chose to donate his lungs, liver, kidneys and heart valves.
'His inquest heard a man in his 30s got his lungs, his liver went to a man in his early-60s and his kidneys were received by a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s who were both on dialysis.
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'Coroner Philip Comyn said he hoped that people would become “aware of the dangers of these drugs with Luke’s passing”.
'He said: “This is a terrible tragedy of the death of a young man who took this to help with his sporting career.
'“I want to highlight the dangers of taking anabolic steroids which are taken to increase muscle mass and help to compete and to train harder.
“But there is a significant health risk including damage to the heart, liver and kidneys.”'
