Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical syndrome defined by an acute deterioration
of the liver function associated with extrahepatic organ failures requiring intensive care …

The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score is an established indicator of cirrhosis
severity and a predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing transjugular …

Despite substantial developments in minimally invasive lactate monitoring microneedle
electrodes, most such electrode developments have focused on either sensitivity or …

Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is becoming a
regional and healthcare burden. South Korea is one of the 10 countries with the highest age …

Introduction: Existing diagnostics for polytrauma patients continue to rely on non-invasive
monitoring techniques with limited sensitivity and specificity for critically unwell patients …

Introduction Patients with cirrhosis are known to be prone to infections. Infections can trigger
organ failures and decompensations in cirrhosis. Septic shock can increase mortality by …

Background To develop a scoring system related to the lactate clearance (ΔLA) to predict
the mortality risk (MELD-ΔLA) for critically ill cirrhotic patients. Methods In this retrospective …

Septic shock impacts approximately 6% of hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and is
associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Although a number of landmark clinical …

Background The lactate to albumin ratio (LAR) has emerged as a promising prognostic
marker in critically ill patients. Despite its potential utility, the prognostic value of LAR in …

BACKGROUND Platelets are limited in supply, and the preservation of platelet function
during storage remains challenging. Novel storage approaches are being explored to …