Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a common complication in sepsis because of crosstalk between the immune system and the coagulation system. Several anticoagulant agents have been tested in an attempt to improve the survival of patients with sepsis and sepsis-induced DIC. Here, we discus...
It references the study "Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock in Adults: A Systematic Review," by Djillali Annane and colleagues published in a 2009 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association" (JAMA). Based on the results of the study, the risks...
Pneumonia can have some life-threatening complications, so it's important to treat it as soon as possible. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty) However, if your immune system doesn’t work as it should to remove the bacteria from the blood and if the bacteria increase, bacteremia can lead to an...
Have Septic System Cleaned and Serviced So, unless you are the epitome of Do It Yourselfers, this is a call you'll want to make. If you live in a rural area and depend on a septic system, this is a good time to have it cleaned out and thoroughly serviced to avoid any issues wi...
21 There is no clear association between long covid and transient elevation of liver tests during COVID-19 infection.23 DILI from Medications Used to Treat COVID-19 Infection Multiple medications used to treat COVID-19 infection can cause drug-induced liver injury.24,25 Culprits for drug- ...
NIH.gov. (2020, February 25). NIH clinical trial of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 begins.https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-clinical-trial-remdesivir-treat-covid-19-begins Shi, H. et al. (2020, February 24). Radiological findings from 81 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia...
It references the study "Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock in Adults: A Systematic Review," by Djillali Annane and colleagues published in a 2009 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association" (JAMA). Based on the results of the study, the risks...
Sepsis: Should steroids be used to treat sepsis and septic shock?doi:10.1038/nrneph.2009.115HarmanChloNature Reviews Nephrology