Simple change in sepsis treatment could save thousands of lives
A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa.
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Study shows genetic testing is beneficial in critically ill adults
Penn Medicine researchers have identified genetic conditions in a large percent of adults admitted to the intensive care unit, dispelling the belief that genetic testing only benefits a pediatric population.
Jul 15, 2025
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During the 'tripledemic,' some hospitals overflowed while others had empty beds
In the fall of 2022, hospitals across the U.S. saw a severe spike in cases of influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a phenomenon that became known as the "tripledemic."
Oct 10, 2025
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Rare, serious flu complication in kids needs rapid treatment, study finds
Children may be more likely to survive a rare, potentially fatal influenza complication if they receive rapid treatment for brain swelling and extreme immune responses, a Stanford Medicine-led report found.
Jul 30, 2025
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Moderate-dose corticosteroid treatment found to improve patient recovery rates from sepsis
While our immune systems typically do a great job containing pathogens and clearing infections, they can occasionally overreact. When the immune response to infection becomes excessive, it causes rapid, widespread organ damage ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Normal oxygen levels can miss severe breathlessness driven by carbon dioxide
A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in how clinicians detect and treat breathing distress (dyspnea), particularly in patients on ventilators. ...
Jul 12, 2026
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Faster diagnostic method can detect sepsis in hours instead of days
A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the "race against time" to save patients' lives.
Aug 28, 2025
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Large-scale study reveals 'flat-line ECG' indicates poor outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Asystole is the most serious form of cardiac arrest. It happens when the heart stops beating and there is no more electrical activity. It is sometimes called "flat-line" or "flat-lining" because the lines on an electrocardiogram ...
Aug 29, 2025
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Global analysis reveals the frequency of in-flight medical emergencies
With nearly 5 billion people flying each year, medical emergencies in the air may be more common than most realize and they can be deadly.
Sep 29, 2025
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Researchers identify new method to protect against sepsis
A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have identified a pathway to help the human body defend itself against sepsis—a life-threatening condition caused by the body's inappropriate response to an infection.
Sep 15, 2025
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