Sepsis is a serious medical condition that occurs in 30% of patients in intensive care units
(ICUs). Early detection of sepsis is key to prevent its progression to severe sepsis and septic …

Sepsis is one of the major challenges of today. Although gram-positive bacteria related
infections are more prevalent in hospital setting, the highest mortality rate is associated with …

Objectives: As sepsis hospitalizations have increased, in-hospital sepsis deaths have
declined. However, reported rates may remain higher among racial/ethnic minorities. Most …

Age, burn size, and inhalation injury are the major contributing variables related to burn
mortality. While the female gender has been linked to higher mortality, the impact of …

Objectives: Review the causes of septic shock. Describe the pathophysiology of septic
shock. Outline the treatment options for septic shock. Explain the importance of improving …

Background Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality among patients in intensive care units
across the USA. Thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1) is an essential 12 kDa cytosolic protein that, apart …

The term “sepsis” is derived from Greek word “sepo” meaning “I rot” and was first introduced
in the poems of Homer (ca. 18th century BC). Sepsis and septic shock are among the major …

Background/Objectives Sepsis is a severe systemic response to infection with a high
mortality rate. A higher incidence has been reported for older people, in persons with a …

Abstract Background/Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate potential racial
disparities in time to antibiotics among patients presenting to the emergency department …

Necrotising soft tissue infection (NSTI) was first described by Hippocrates in the 5th century
BC as a complication of erysipelas:“many were attacked by the erysipelas all over the body …