Doctors often see low platelet counts in people with heart valve infections. These low counts make surgery riskier and recovery harder. Normally, doctors would give extra platelets to raise the count before an operation. But some patients, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, can’t take blood products for reli
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new artificial‑intelligence system that can spot sepsis much faster than clinicians normally do. Developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the software scans patients’ electronic health records and flags possible infection signs up to
Scientists have created four new compounds that could be game-changers in the fight against autoimmune diseases and severe infections. These compounds, named IGYZT01046, IGYZT01058, IGYZT01066, and IGYZT01068, were designed to target a key protein called IRAK-4, which plays a big role in these condi
Newborns are at risk of serious infections. These infections can happen in the first month of life. They are called neonatal sepsis. This condition is a big problem worldwide. It is especially bad in poorer countries. There, more babies get sick and die from it. Doctors have a tough time treating t
Sepsis is a serious condition. It happens when the body's response to infection causes widespread inflammation. This can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. But not all sepsis cases are the same. Recent studies show that sepsis can have different subtypes, or subphenotypes. These s
In a surprising twist, a recent study uncovered a hidden factor influencing maternal and newborn health. The A-PLUS trial, which initially focused on the benefits of azithromycin, revealed something unexpected. Many women were using antibiotics outside the study. This secondary analysis aimed to und
Sepsis is a serious condition that affects many people every year. When someone survives sepsis, their journey to recovery is not straightforward. Moving from hospital care to home care can be tough. This is where the I-TRANSFER project comes in. It aims to make this transition smoother for sepsis s
A 45-year-old father of two, who had disabilities, lost his life due to sepsis. This happened because he did not get the right medicine on time. He was in the hospital for 34 hours without the antibiotics he needed. This was found by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in a recent
Sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) is a serious condition that can lead to widespread blood clotting and bleeding. It's often seen as an early warning sign for more severe health issues. While it's known that SIC can increase the chances of dying, its role in predicting blood clots and bleeding is st
Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's response to an infection causes organ damage. It's a big deal, with nearly 49 million cases yearly and about 11 million deaths. That's almost one-fifth of all global deaths. Currently, there's no specific, effective treatment for sepsis, making it a gri
