Tag: sepsis
VIB-Ghent University research provides insights into septic shock
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have discovered an important mechanism of sepsis, an overreaction of the body's immune system to an infection.... read more
Long-Term Quality of Life Among Survivors of Severe Sepsis: Analyses of Two International Trials
Ludwig Lin, MD, speaks with Sachin Yende, MD, MS, about his article, "Long-Term Quality of Life Among Survivors of Severe Sepsis: Analyses of Two International Trials," published in Critical Care Medicine.... read more
Utilising the immune system in the fight against sepsis – On Medicine
In this blog, Dr. Naoshi Takeyama, Senior Editor of Journal of Intensive Care, discusses about how knowledge of immuno-oncology can also be applied to strategies for managing sepsis and severe trauma.... read more
Researchers map links between salmonella, sepsis
Research by industrial engineering and biology researchers marks a significant milestone in the battle against sepsis, the second highest cause of death in intensive care units in the U.S.... read more
Latest sepsis research for health care providers
The syndrome, caused by "the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death," can be difficult to predict, diagnose and treat, according... read more
New Podcast Follows Up on SSC Concepts and Implementation
In the newly available iCritical Care podcast SCCM Pod-326 Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Creating Spread for Quality Improvement, Ludwig Lin, MD, speaks with Jane Taylor, Ed.D, about quality improvement science and her contributions... read more
