Poor performance of quick-SOFA (qSOFA) score in predicting severe sepsis and mortality - a prospective study of patients admitted with infection to the emergency department.

Objectives Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) may be at a higher risk of mortality from sepsis than patients without CHF due to insufficient cardiovascular reserves during systemic ...

Now, a new blood test is helping to change that. By enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis in Emergency Departments (ED) ...

Recognition of sepsis ‘urgent and persistent safety risk’ – report Health investigators examined the care of three patients with sepsis.

SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients hospitalized with sepsis, the adjusted likelihood for in-hospital mortality was elevated if patients had limited English proficiency, according to a study ...

Researchers identified specific proteins in umbilical cord blood that signal early onset sepsis in preterm newborns, enabling noninvasive, accurate diagnosis.

There are “ongoing challenges” in the early diagnosis of a life-threatening medical emergency, safety experts have said. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) said that the ...

Melanie Ottewill, senior safety investigator at HSSIB, said: “These reports show a consistent pattern of issues around the early recognition and treatment of sepsis. “The experiences of ...

Onset of sepsis in first week of life tied to increased likelihood of autism spectrum disorder by Elana Gotkine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

NHS GP, Dr Amir Khan, has urged people to be on the lookout for seven warning signs of sepsis, as getting medical help early can help prevent the risk of serious outcomes, including death ...

Greater Manchester News Tameside Boy, 5, died of sepsis after doctors 'race against the clock' to save him “I told him to fight and be strong so he could come home with us” Comments News Greta ...