Sepsis News and Research

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‘Foreign body reaction’ to implants can be reduced by incorporating drug into silicone coating

Long-term use of implantable electronic medical devices – such as pacemakers and cochlear implants – is hampered by the body's reaction to foreign bodies.

14 Mar 2022

Role of carboxypeptidase U in severe COVID-19

A new study measured both proCPU and CPU+CPUi over time to determine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the CPU system.

14 Mar 2022

Study reveals differential blood glycoprotein profiles in symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

A new study used glycoprotein profiling technology platform that couples high-resolution LC-MS for glycoprotein analysis in regards to COVID-19.

9 Mar 2022

Pain neuron-derived peptide protects mice from endotoxic death by enhancing brain ATP production

Sepsis is a high-mortality disease that arises when the body's immune reaction to pathogens causes multi-organ defects.

9 Mar 2022

World's largest genetic study reveals fresh details about severe Covid-19

The world's largest study of the genetics of critical Covid-19, involving more than 57,000 people, has revealed fresh details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of the disease.

7 Mar 2022

Study identifies unique features of MIS-C and how the syndrome gets started in children

A new study by physicians at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has identified unique features of MIS-C, a rare but potentially deadly complication of COVID in children, that suggest how the syndrome gets started.

4 Mar 2022

Adenosine receptor agonists provide therapeutic target in mouse SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study describes the efficacy of adenosine receptor agonists in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

2 Mar 2022

Using AI to detect antibiotic resistance

In this interview, we speak to Professor Karsten Borgwardt and Professor Adrian Egli about their latest research that used AI to predict antibiotic resistance.

1 Mar 2022

New prototype sensor aids in the rapid assessment of disease severity

Scientists have developed a prototype sensor that could help doctors rapidly measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactate levels in blood samples from patients, aiding in the rapid assessment of the severity of some diseases.

25 Feb 2022

Rarely-used antibiotic could be a safe and affordable treatment for neonatal sepsis

An antibiotic rarely used in infants admitted to hospitals could be a safe and affordable, life-saving treatment for neonatal sepsis, in the face of growing resistance to other drugs, a study finds.

24 Feb 2022

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

A new study discusses the possible role of melatonin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, in treating COVID-19.

24 Feb 2022

Study shows BCG vaccine provides no protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and hamsters

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of the BCG vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infections using three animal models.

23 Feb 2022

TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders

According to the Global Burden of Disease study, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death after heart disease.

21 Feb 2022

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, research suggests.

18 Feb 2022

Smartphone-based COVID-19 detection system

In this interview, we speak to Professor Michael Mahan about his latest research which aimed to bring low-cost, state-of-the-art diagnostics to resource-limited settings.

17 Feb 2022

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

A new study discusses the state of current knowledge about the potential use of tea polyphenols in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

16 Feb 2022

Stem cell infusion improves the survival of mice with sepsis

A one-time infusion of stem cells from bone marrow improves the survival of mice with sepsis, shows a study published today in eLife.

15 Feb 2022

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

A global drive - led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - to tackle a drug-resistant superbug has received additional funding.

14 Feb 2022

High mortality associated with acute kidney injury increases the urgency for new treatments

One in four patients who developed a serious complication called acute kidney injury (AKI) in the hospital will die within one year, heightening the urgency for new treatment options to improve patients' survival, according to a Henry Ford Health System study.

11 Feb 2022

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

Researchers report on the potential for serious maternal illness or death during or following a pregnancy complicated by COVID-19.

9 Feb 2022

Sepsis News and Research

Latest Sepsis News and Research

‘Foreign body reaction’ to implants can be reduced by incorporating drug into silicone coating

Role of carboxypeptidase U in severe COVID-19

Study reveals differential blood glycoprotein profiles in symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

Pain neuron-derived peptide protects mice from endotoxic death by enhancing brain ATP production

World's largest genetic study reveals fresh details about severe Covid-19

Study identifies unique features of MIS-C and how the syndrome gets started in children

Adenosine receptor agonists provide therapeutic target in mouse SARS-CoV-2 infection

Using AI to detect antibiotic resistance

New prototype sensor aids in the rapid assessment of disease severity

Rarely-used antibiotic could be a safe and affordable treatment for neonatal sepsis

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

Study shows BCG vaccine provides no protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and hamsters

TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Smartphone-based COVID-19 detection system

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

Stem cell infusion improves the survival of mice with sepsis

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

High mortality associated with acute kidney injury increases the urgency for new treatments

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Sepsis News and Research

Latest Sepsis News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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