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Mutation in E. coli bacteria linked to severe disease

Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation allows some E. coli bacteria to cause severe disease in people while other bacteria are harmless, a finding that could help to combat antibiotic resistance.

21 Feb 2024

Study reveals limitations of AI in early sepsis detection

Proprietary artificial intelligence software designed to be an early warning system for sepsis can’t differentiate high and low risk patients before they receive treatments, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

15 Feb 2024

Oral azithromycin reduces maternal sepsis and healthcare costs in low-resource settings

Sepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

12 Feb 2024

CARB-X awards $1.8 million to Visby Medical to develop a portable rapid PCR test for gonorrhea

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) will award up to US$1.8 million to biotechnology company, Visby Medical, to develop a portable rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic to detect the presence of the pathogen that causes gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and its susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, a former frontline oral antibiotic that can no longer treat resistant NG.

9 Feb 2024

Study tracks health and quality of life in chronically critically ill COVID-19 patients months after hospital discharge

Researchers investigated chronic critical illness in COVID-19 survivors who sought ICU admission and were on mechanical ventilation due to severe infection by SARS-CoV-2.

8 Feb 2024

Small-molecule A485 mobilizes white blood cells on demand

New study reveals a small molecule that can selectively mobilize white blood cells, offering potential treatments for diseases with abnormal leukocyte counts.

3 Feb 2024

Prioritizing patient outcomes to regulate artificial intelligence in health care

Ever wonder if the latest and greatest artificial intelligence (AI) tool you read about in the morning paper is going to save your life?

1 Feb 2024

Circulatory cholesterol levels are inversely linked to mortality of patients with sepsis and critical illness

The association between biomarkers of cholesterol homeostasis and mortality in critically ill patients.

1 Feb 2024

New global criteria for improved diagnosis of pediatric sepsis

Diagnosis of sepsis in children has been improved based on new research findings. An international research team co-led by the Luregn Schlapbach from the University and the University Children's Hospital Zurich harnessed artificial intelligence to analyze data from over 3.5 million children suffering from this life-threatening disease.

25 Jan 2024

Deep learning model COMPOSER enhances early sepsis detection and patient survival

Study in Npj Digital Medicine evaluates COMPOSER, a deep learning model for early sepsis prediction, showing its effectiveness in improving patient care and reducing in-hospital mortality rates.

24 Jan 2024

AI model identifies sepsis patients before symptoms appear

Each year, at least 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis, and approximately 350,000 will die from the serious blood infection that can trigger a life-threatening chain reaction throughout the entire body.

23 Jan 2024

Updated pediatric sepsis definition could save countless children's lives

An international research team led by Tell Bennett, MD, MS, professor of biomedical informatics and pediatric critical care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, released new diagnostic criteria for sepsis in children this week, marking the first update to the pediatric sepsis definition in nearly two decades.

22 Jan 2024

Sepsis News and Research

Latest Sepsis News and Research

Mutation in E. coli bacteria linked to severe disease

Study reveals limitations of AI in early sepsis detection

Oral azithromycin reduces maternal sepsis and healthcare costs in low-resource settings

CARB-X awards $1.8 million to Visby Medical to develop a portable rapid PCR test for gonorrhea

Study tracks health and quality of life in chronically critically ill COVID-19 patients months after hospital discharge

Small-molecule A485 mobilizes white blood cells on demand

Prioritizing patient outcomes to regulate artificial intelligence in health care

Circulatory cholesterol levels are inversely linked to mortality of patients with sepsis and critical illness

New global criteria for improved diagnosis of pediatric sepsis

Deep learning model COMPOSER enhances early sepsis detection and patient survival

AI model identifies sepsis patients before symptoms appear

Updated pediatric sepsis definition could save countless children's lives

New device rapidly provides white blood cell count with a single drop of blood

Anti-HIV drugs can be used to prevent inflammatory complications of bacterial sepsis

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

New study reveals higher mortality risk in COVID-19 patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation

New study reveals key blood markers for sepsis diagnosis in burn patients

Researchers unravel the workings of Group B Strep infections in pregnant women

Acute hospital at home model shows promise for boosting patient satisfaction and outcomes

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Sepsis News and Research

Latest Sepsis News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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