Researchers have examined cellular crosstalk between the gut and liver during sepsis, helping us better understand sepsis ...

For the first time, researchers have discovered that the accumulation of aged and failing cells, called senescent cells, in one diseased organ can spread to multiple healthy organs, causing them to ...

The SOFA-2 score included new definitions, new variables, and revised thresholds to categorize the severity of organ dysfunction in critical illness. The updates reflected changes in practice, ...

Acute liver failure is a medical emergency that can cause life threatening complications. It’s most commonly caused by drug overdose in the United States, with acetaminophen being the most common ...

The Sepsis-1, Sepsis-2, and Sepsis-3 definitions are for adult sepsis. The IPCC (International Pediatric Sepsis Consensus Conference) and Phoenix definitions are for pediatric sepsis. ARDS denotes ...

The field of organ transplantation has witnessed significant strides in recent years, offering renewed hope for individuals suffering from organ failure. These advancements address two key challenges: ...

The clinical warning “Possible liver failure” indicates that the liver function is deteriorating rapidly, which indicates acute liver failure also known as fulminant hepatic failure. This means the ...

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