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The effects of saffron supplementation on inflammation and hematological parameters in patients with sepsis: a randomized controlled trial
Others Infectious Diseases 5 min.
Sepsis is a syndrome of life-threatening organ failure caused by an abnormal host response to an infection [1]. There is a high incidence of sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs), where it accounts for more than 50% of ICU mortality [2]. Furthermore, sepsis is a global health burden that has a significant...
Incidence and risk factor of sepsis in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia: a Chinese, single-center, retrospective study
Others Infectious Diseases 6 min.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is defined as an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma acquired in the community (outside the hospital setting) and remains a major public health concern [1]. With approximately 6 million cases reported annually in the United States and over 1.5 million individuals...
Assessment of the diagnostic significance of pentraxin-3 in conjunction with procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) for neonatal sepsis
Others Infectious Diseases 5 min.
Neonatal sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response triggered by pathogenic microorganisms entering the bloodstream of neonates through various routes [1]. It represents a critical condition observed in neonates following infections [2]. Recent population-level studies over the past two decades suggest...
AngioVac-assisted management of histoplasma capsulatum endocarditis in a bioprosthetic aortic valve: challenges and outcomes
Others Infectious Diseases 2 min.
Infective endocarditis is a serious condition involving infection of the endocardium or heart valves, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if untreated [1]. Causes vary and include bacterial, fungal, and other etiologies. One of the fungal causes is Histoplasma capsulatum, an endemic...
