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Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.

12 Sep 2023

Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, occurs more frequently than previously estimated by professionals. At the same, mortality rates have declined sharply. The two are connected.

12 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Researchers have mapped the complex structures of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in interaction with human CD89 and Streptococcus pyogenes M4, offering new insights into how our first line of mucosal defense operates. The study reveals the intricate ways these components may influence each other, impacting both bacterial survival strategies and host immune responses.

10 Sep 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

A preprint presents evidence for the hypothesis that neonatal sepsis is linked to prenatal antibiotics.

7 Sep 2023

New ARDS definition could expand diagnosis and treatment options

In a new report posted online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a global consensus conference of 32 critical care experts with broad international representation and from diverse backgrounds has proposed a new definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

5 Sep 2023

Study suggests sepsis as a considerable burden to public health

A research team at Lund University in Sweden has found that more than four percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis.

31 Aug 2023

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020.

28 Aug 2023

New optical signature in magnetic beads could quickly detect contaminants in diagnostic tests

Getting results from a blood test can take anywhere from one day to a week, depending on what a test is targeting. The same goes for tests of water pollution and food contamination.

25 Aug 2023

Colchicine does not reduce perioperative AF or MINS in major non-cardiac thoracic surgery

Colchicine does not significantly reduce perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) or myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) in patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

25 Aug 2023

Strep A infections on the rise among Australians, study finds

Australia has experienced an intense surge in severe Strep A cases, similar to the northern hemisphere wave, despite differences in seasons and circulating respiratory viruses, according to a new study.

22 Aug 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Study analyzes the risk of death after hospital discharge with COVID-19 among older adults

As of June 2023, more than 1.1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. Adults older than 65 -;who make up just 16 percent of the population-;account for more than 75 percent of U.S. COVID-19 deaths and were hospitalized at three times the rate of younger people, highlighting the heightened vulnerability of this population.

11 Aug 2023

Novel technology can diagnose immunothrombosis by measuring thrombin activity through breath gas

Immunothrombosis, or the formation of microscopic blood clots during inflammation, is a major cause of morbidity among patients with sepsis or severe COVID-19.

10 Aug 2023

Antimicrobial resistance linked to 569,000 deaths in the Americas in 2019

569,000 deaths were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in all 35 countries of the WHO Region of the Americas, according to a new peer-reviewed paper published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.

8 Aug 2023

The future of medicine: Physicians need new skills to use AI in clinical decision making

As artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT find their way into everyday use, physicians will start to see these tools incorporated into their clinical practice to help them make important decisions on diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions.

8 Aug 2023

Researchers develop new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock

Critically ill patients with circulatory shock-; when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to the rest of the body, often as a result of heart failure, sepsis, or hemorrhage-; require close monitoring and treatment, especially to maintain adequate blood pressure to prevent injury to important organs.

7 Aug 2023

Role of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes in controlling neutrophil-mediated tissue injury in sepsis

Researchers investigate whether M2 macrophage-derived exosomes could prevent inflammation-associated damage during sepsis.

7 Aug 2023

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

Researchers explore the distinguishing features of MIS-C as compared to other inflammatory-infectious syndromes in children.

4 Aug 2023

Experts call for caution when using antenatal corticosteroids

Two new studies published by The BMJ today examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early.

2 Aug 2023

New treatment offers hope for children suffering from rare skin condition

It’s a beautiful moniker, but for Australia’s ‘butterfly children’ it belies a devastating reality filled with enormous pain and suffering caused by a rare skin condition – Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

2 Aug 2023

Sepsis News and Research

Latest Sepsis News and Research

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

New ARDS definition could expand diagnosis and treatment options

Study suggests sepsis as a considerable burden to public health

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

New optical signature in magnetic beads could quickly detect contaminants in diagnostic tests

Colchicine does not reduce perioperative AF or MINS in major non-cardiac thoracic surgery

Strep A infections on the rise among Australians, study finds

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Study analyzes the risk of death after hospital discharge with COVID-19 among older adults

Novel technology can diagnose immunothrombosis by measuring thrombin activity through breath gas

Antimicrobial resistance linked to 569,000 deaths in the Americas in 2019

The future of medicine: Physicians need new skills to use AI in clinical decision making

Researchers develop new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock

Role of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes in controlling neutrophil-mediated tissue injury in sepsis

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

Experts call for caution when using antenatal corticosteroids

New treatment offers hope for children suffering from rare skin condition

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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/IEC 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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