Coronaviruses are a group of RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans and birds, they cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal. Mild illnesses in ...

Purpose. The efficacy and safety of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in critically ill patients with severe sepsis or septic shock were evaluated. Summary. The medical literature was ...

Of all the life-threatening conditions hospitals battle on a daily basis, sepsis is a particularly fickle beast. Despite the difficulties associated with diagnosing this complication, healthcare ...

A fast-moving, life-threatening condition, sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. Each year, at least 350,000 adults who develop sepsis die during hospitalization or are discharged to ...

Sepsis, a deadly overreaction of the immune system to infection, has befuddled clinicians and researchers for decades. Covid-19 made things worse. The early signs and symptoms of sepsis mimic those of ...

In a typical year, at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. About 30% of severe sepsis patients don’t survive, and up to 50% of survivors suffer ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial conducted at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne has introduced a new ray of hope for the often-fatal diagnosis of sepsis. Sepsis “is the biggest killer in intensive care ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Early signs of sepsis may include severe pain, shortness of breath, and mental confusion. Sepsis can quickly progress to septic shock and ...

Eli Lilly (LLY-1.2%) says it will withdraw severe sepsis treatment Xigris from all markets after a recent study showed the drug failed to reduce mortality in patients with septic shock. Xigris ...

Though rare, untreated cases of strep throat can cause serious complications, including sepsis. Sepsis can cause long-term tissue damage and organ failure if left unmanaged. Strep throat is a ...