Univariate analysis showed statistically significant differences between the two groups in the variables of diabetes, history of alcoholism, history of insulin, fasting hours, APACHE II scores, SOFA scores, GCS scores, serum albumin, baseline serum potassium, baseline serum phosphorus, and protein intake on the second and third day (p < 0.05; Table 1). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is alcohol dependence.