Sepsis arises from a dysregulated host response to infection and leads to widespread organ dysfunction and high mortality. Animal models are indispensable for dissecting the complex interplay between ...

A new independent study in the Journal of Critical Care Medicine found that Epic's sepsis early warning system led to faster antibiotic administration and better patient outcomes without an increase ...

Remote monitoring isn't a panacea for reducing readmissions across all conditions—and for some patients, clinicians should ...

Sepsis, one of the most acute and serious disease complications in the intensive care unit, is caused by various infections and results in life-threatening organ dysfunction. The intestinal barrier ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body's extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Thanks to ...

In a typical year, at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. About 30% of severe sepsis patients don’t survive, and up to 50% of survivors suffer ...

Twenty-seven states fall below the national average for appropriate sepsis care, according to sepsis performance data added to CMS’ Hospital Compare website in July. Nationally, the average percentage ...

Since Froedtert Hospital adopted the test, the mortality rate for sepsis patients has decreased by 42% and hospital length of stay has been reduced by nearly two days for patients with a suspected ...