Sepsis continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized newborns and premature infants. The pathophysiology and disease state of sepsis appear to be similar between ...

Your immune system protects you by fighting off invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However, it’s possible for your immune system to overreact in a way that’s harmful to your body. This ...

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A new drug developed by Australian researchers has shown promising results in reducing sepsis in a Phase II clinical trial involving 180 patients. The carbohydrate-based treatment works by calming a ...

Preventing sepsis begins with preventing infection, says the chief medical officer of Sepsis Alliance. In a typical year, more than 350,000 adult Americans die of sepsis—a number that could be lowered ...

Sepsis, a common and potentially deadly complication to an infection, is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, accounting for 35% of in-hospital deaths. But as many as 87% of sepsis cases ...

Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A scientific discovery aimed at stopping dangerous immune-system ...

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 ...

Bacterial, fungal and viral infections can lead to sepsis and septic shock. The condition can occur from infections acquired while an individual is hospitalised, however, it can also occur from ...