Super bug stalks area, state hospitals Dec 1, 2008
And its effects -- diseases ranging from severe diarrhea to deadly sepsis -- are worse if the patient has been taking antibiotics. "What happens is the antibiotic you will give them will damage or destroy the friendly bacteria" that can fight off C. diff, said Dr. Richard Duma, director of infectious diseases at Halifax Health. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Emergency department reforms 'daft' Nov 29, 2008
An elderly person with urinary sepsis might be seriously ill without appearing so, as might another patient who appeared merely confused but who in fact had had a stroke. Someone with a cut from peeling potatoes might well appear less serious but in fact have a severed tendon, which could become infected without prompt treatment, Dr Nieuwkamp said. (The Australian)
13.8% mothers follow WHO guidelines Nov 29, 2008
Emphasising on boosting up the neonatal care system, she said that leading causes of death include birth asphyxia, sepsis and low birth weight, and essential care of newborn babies should be taken. This essential care includes clean delivery practices, facilities for neonatal resuscitation, breastfeeding, provision of warmth, prevention of infection and extra care of the low birth weight baby. (Times of India)
Helsinn Healthcare and Zealand Pharma Sign a Partnering Agreement for ZP1846, a Novel GLP-2 Agonist Nov 28, 2008
Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea is a serious debilitating condition affecting patients undergoing treatment with anti-cancer therapies and this gastrointestinal injury may lead to serious complications such as malnutrition, sepsis, dehydration and kidney insufficiency. There is a strong need for drugs that are able to prevent or treat the mucosal damage and eliminate the diarrhea induced by chemotherapy, and we believe that ZP1846 is useful treatment and/or prevention of an unmet medical need like... (PR Newswire)
A novel target for therapeutics against Staph infection Nov 28, 2008
Once occurring more commonly in healthcare facilities, but now affecting segments of the general population, MRSA is a bacterial pathogen responsible for a range of diseases from mild skin infection to life-threatening sepsis. Even with antibiotics, these infections can still be fatal. (EurekAlert!)
Bartlett brags on nurse nominees Nov 27, 2008
According to Cathy Carter, Bartlett's chief nursing officer, Thibodeau has developed many patient protocols including ventilator care and sepsis protocols. "A very highly skilled nurse, Therese has all of the qualities you would want in a nurse assigned to care for your family members," Carter said. (Juneau Empire)
Docs on alert during meningitis shot shortage Nov 21, 2008
Officials are most concerned about bacterial meningitis and sepsis, a bloodstream infection, caused by Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) in children under age 5 because of the high risk of death or serious complications, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiologist Mike Jackson said. Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. (MSNBC -- Health)
Better Tracking of a Childhood Infection Needed, Officials Say Nov 21, 2008
Infection can cause meningitis, sepsis or pneumonia, leading to brain damage or death. There are several forms, or serotypes, of H. influenzae, said Michael Jackson, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Battling Bacteria In The Blood: Mathematical Models Help In Tackling Deadly Infections Nov 20, 2008
"It" is bacterial infection in the blood, also called bacteremia, and it's a major part of the very serious illness called sepsis ... Now, new research by a University of Michigan team and their colleagues is tackling the problem at its most basic level, in hopes of finding new and more effective ways to treat bacteremia and sepsis ... Better treatment for bacteremia and sepsis, then, might include strategies that can help the body filter bacteria out of the bloodstream and into these areas. (Science Daily)
If a Baby Has a Fever, Treatment All Depends Nov 18, 2008
In the worst cases, bacteria get into the bloodstream, from a urinary infection or a skin infection for example, and cause bacterial sepsis ... D. If the baby looks sick, send him to the emergency room for a spinal tap and a full sepsis workup and admit him to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics while waiting to see if any of the cultures are positive for bacteria. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Nov 17, 2008
Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infection, known as sepsis; it kills up to 5,000 Americans every year. One in Three Adults are Not Concerned about Spreading Illness to Their Friends, Family Members and Co-Workers. (Pekin Times, IL)
MRSA's toll climbs, but hospital is slow to change Nov 17, 2008
It lists sepsis, kidney failure, liver failure, burns to 35 percent of his body. But there's not a word about MRSA, not even in the box for "other significant conditions.". (Seattle Times)
Bone Marrow Transplant Might Cure HIV? Nov 14, 2008
This procedure puts a patient at high risk of infections, sepsis, and septic shock because they may go for several weeks without an important number of white blood cells. Practically, patients risk death because they have no immune system until the stem cells grow and replace the missing ones. (eFluxMedia)
Medical Simulation Corp. announces partnership with University of South Florida Nov 13, 2008
The SimSuite Sepsis, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Central Line Infection and Management Programs focus on early identification and effective treatment of these widely recognized and costly conditions to improve the confidence and competenceTM of all healthcare providers. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Novant, CMC honored for improved care Nov 13, 2008
CMC, which is part of the Charlotte-based , was honored for its protocol in treating severe sepsis and septic shock in the emergency department. The awards were presented by the Joint Commission, an Illinois-based nonprofit that provides accreditation and certification programs to U.S. health-care organizations. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Doctors 'rely on chemo too much' Nov 12, 2008
But it found that in 27% of cases it hastened or caused death - the toxic nature of the treatment can lead to a range of problems, the most serious of which is an infection called neutropenic sepsis. Report co-author Dr Diana Mort said doctors should be more "cautious in prescribing chemotherapy for very sick patients". (BBC News)
For some military families, a long goodbye Nov 11, 2008
Kevin Mowl of Pittsford, N.Y., on patrol in February 2007, six months before being seriously injured. By Maya Alleruzzo, AP. (USA Today)
Rice Can Trigger Severe Gut Reaction in Infants Nov 6, 2008
The message, Kemp said, is for doctors to be aware that rice can cause FPIES, which is often misdiagnosed as sepsis -- an infection in the bloodstream -- or an acute abdominal problem requiring surgery. Children with FPIES often have several episodes before the problem is diagnosed, Kemp and his colleagues note, and knowing that rice is a potential cause of severe digestive symptoms may lead to earlier diagnosis. (MEDLINEplus)
Meningitis often leads to long-term problems Nov 4, 2008
NEW YORK - Children who survive a bout of meningococcal sepsis, a life-threatening infection, often suffer from long-term medical problems, including mental retardation and other brain impairments, according to a study from the Netherlands. Meningococcus bacteria are the most common cause of meningitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord. (MSNBC -- Health)
Emergency-room nightmares spur calls for action Nov 4, 2008
"We've had people have heart attacks in the waiting room, we've had sepsis [blood poisoning] in the waiting room, people seize in the waiting room and patients have miscarriages in the waiting room," Dr. Rowe said in an interview. "It's like a Third World country. And this is not unique to Edmonton. This is right across the country.". (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hub with US help to end public health woes Nov 4, 2008
We will work on large-scale surveillance studies of neonatal infection in hospitals and in the community, training of physicians and other paramedical workers on essential newborn care and resuscitation to prevent birth asphyxia, pro-biotic studies to prevent neonatal sepsis and other infections, and surveillance of tobacco use during pregnancy and knowledge of women on associated health hazards, said N.K. Ganguly, the president of the board of the institute. It will open new doors for future... (Calcutta Telegraph)
Lung airway cells activate vitamin D and increase immune response Nov 4, 2008
"Controlling inflammation through vitamin D is good because too much inflammation can cause problems such as sepsis and seems to contribute to autoimmune disease.". Hansdottir noted that vitamin D insufficiencies and deficiencies (which are more severe) are fairly common, particularly for people living in northern latitudes. (EurekAlert!)
Nature study demonstrates that bacterial clotting depends on clustering Nov 3, 2008
The discovery will improve scientists' understanding of coagulation during bacterial infections and may lead to new clinical methods for treating serious medical conditions such as sepsis and anthrax. It has long been known that blood often coagulates during sepsis or bacterial infections, but this has generally been regarded as a host's immune and inflammatory response. (EurekAlert!)
Infection and Sepsis Nov 2, 2008
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening clinical phenomenon in response to a massive infection. Sepsis refers to the body's systemic inflammatory response to infection ... Sepsis is considered a serious and possibly life-threatening phenomenon that warrants prompt treatment. (Suite101.com)
New Study Shows that PEGASYS(R) Regimen Provides Higher Sustained Virological Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients Nov 2, 2008
Serious adverse events in hepatitis C trials included neuropsychiatric disorders (homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, suicide, psychotic disorder and hallucinations), serious and severe bacterial infections (sepsis), bone marrow toxicity (cytopenia and rarely, aplastic anemia), cardiovascular disorders (hypertension, supraventricular arrhythmias and myocardial infarction), hypersensitivity (including anaphylaxis), endocrine disorders (including thyroid disorders and diabetes... (PR Newswire)
'Old Blood' Linked To Infection Nov 2, 2008
In a new study presented at CHEST 2008, the 74th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), researchers found that patients who received transfusions with blood stored for 29 days or more were twice as likely to suffer from nosocomial infections, including pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, and sepsis, with the oldest blood being associated with the most infections. Currently, federal regulations allow red blood cells to be stored up to 42... (Science Daily)
Probiotics: More hype than help for your belly? Nov 1, 2008
But if you have an underlying illness or a compromised immune system, check with a physician before consuming probiotics since they may increase your risk for infections such as sepsis, an infection of the bloodstream. Although there are several studies done which administer probiotics to newborns, and even premature babies, a newborn does not have an established microbiota or immune system. (MSNBC -- Health)
Older Blood Boosts Chances of Infection in Transfusion Patients Oct 30, 2008
The research team found that, following transfusion, 11 percent of the patients died, while 57 patients went on to develop one or more serious infections, including pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, sepsis and/or shock. Specifically, 32 patients developed a single infection, 21 developed two such infections, and four patients developed three infections. (MEDLINEplus)
* Council of Agriculture trumpets vaccine success Oct 30, 2008
When affected, a young bird develops symptoms such as ocular and nasal discharges, tremors of the head and neck, sepsis and a cheese-like excretion around the heart, Chao said. Even if a duckling or young goose survives, its compromised immune system causes retarded growth, which means that the bird is worthless on the market, Chao said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Statins Associated With Lower Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Oct 30, 2008
A recent review article indicated that statins may benefit patients with sepsis (infection of the bloodstream) or bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream), possibly due to the medications' anti-clotting, anti-inflammatory or immune-modifying properties ... These effects may especially benefit patients with sepsis and bacteremia, which are associated with early death from pneumonia. (Science Daily)
Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Oct 29, 2008
During the study, one patient taking methotrexate developed lupus, and two cases of sepsis occurred in patients taking etanercept and the combination treatment. There were no cases of lymphoma, malignancy, tuberculosis or death. (MEDLINEplus)
Honing In On New Strategy To Treat Common Infection Oct 29, 2008
29, 2007) A new treatment for Candida species of fungi which can cause thrush and sepsis (a life-threatening infection leading to fever, hypotension, and shock) has proven equally effective as the existing. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Long-stored blood linked to higher infection risk Oct 29, 2008
If the patients got blood stored 29 days or more, they developed blood stream infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, heart valve infections, sepsis and other infections at twice the rate of patients getting blood stored for up to 28 days. The blood itself was not infected, but the stored blood's release of chemical agents called cytokines may have affected the recipients' immune systems, rendering them more susceptible to infections, said Dr. Raquel Nahra of Sparks Regional Medical... (Xinhuanet, China)
Statins May Reduce Pneumonia Deaths Oct 28, 2008
Some studies have linked statin use with decreased risk of severe sepsis -- infection of the bloodstream -- or death associated with infections, but there had been conflicting findings on pneumonia, according to Dr. Reimar Thomsen of Aarhus University and Aalborg Hospital in Denmark. Thomsen led a new study tracking 29,900 patients treated for pneumonia in Denmark that found that those who were taking statins before hospitalization had a 31 percent lower risk of dying from pneumonia than those... (Newsmax)
Column: John McCain deserves your vote Oct 27, 2008
cfresident wrote on Oct 26, 2008 11:55 PM:" On the Guttmacher website, the last set of data is from 2003 and it says 41.6 million globally. But scroll down and read the rest of the fact sheet; you will get a broader picture that the numbers do not show: Legal restrictions on abortion do not affect its incidence.Where abortion is legal and permitted on broad grounds, it is generally safe, and where it is illegal in many circumstances, it is often unsafe.CONSEQUENCES OF UNSAFE ABORTION Worldwide,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
In Charli Anna's name Oct 22, 2008
It appeared there was a possible sepsis or shut down occurring somewhere in her body. They made the tough decision not to revive her if her heart stopped. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
UPDATE 2-US calls for new warnings on Genentech skin drug Oct 19, 2008
Raptiva, which is approved to treat moderate to severe forms of the scaly skin condition in adults, can also increase the risk of bacterial sepsis, viral meningitis and invasive fungal disease, the FDA said in a statement. "Doctors and other prescribers should carefully evaluate and weigh the risk/benefit profile of Raptiva for patients who would be more susceptible to these risks," Janet Woodcock, head of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said. (Reuters)
Safety Issues Prompt FDA Changes to Psoriasis Drug Label Oct 18, 2008
Known as a boxed warning, the new label notes that Raptiva (efalizumab) can increase the risk of bacterial sepsis, an infection of the bloodstream; viral meningitis, which affects the brain; invasive fungal infections, which can damage the lungs or other areas of the body; and a condition known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a viral infection of the brain. Several people taking Raptiva have been hospitalized and some have died due to these infections, according to the FDA.. (Health.com)
Head of State Oct 17, 2008
But insights derived from modern understanding of concussions, coma, strokes, sepsis, and the damage they do to brain tissue and the effects these incidents have on human emotions and behavior casts these particular rulers in a very different light. Coming of age in Plantagenet times involved putting an iron bucket over your head and flailing about with broadswords, clubs, maces, and an assortment of heavy objects in the direction of other young men similarly accessorized, until you or your... (The American Conservative)
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Gets FDA Warning Oct 17, 2008
Bacterial sepsis: a blood infection that can affect organs throughout the body. Viral meningitis: a brain infection. (WebMD)
Breast cancer awareness month spotlights oral mucositis: Side effect of anticancer therapy Oct 17, 2008
Severe ulceration may cause breaks in the mucosa, which can then become susceptible to oral opportunistic infections, possibly resulting in bacteremia (the presence of bacteria in the blood), sepsis (the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the blood) or other potentially fatal complications. The economic impact of mucositis can be significant, as the need for prolonged hospital stays, nutritional therapy and treatments for pain and infection can drive up the costs of therapy. (EurekAlert!)
Gundersen Lutheran earns top marks in care report Oct 16, 2008
The hospital was rated poor in the report on heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis and stroke ... More than half of the Medicare patient deaths were associated with four conditions: sepsis, a systemic response to infection; pneumonia; heart failure; and respiratory failure ... Gundersen Lutheran: Appendectomy, bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetic acidosis and coma, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture repair, pancreatitis, pneumonia, respiratory... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
"Good" Bacteria Unlikely to Curb Eczema Oct 15, 2008
"Probiotic treatment is generally safe, however it can lead to adverse events including sepsis and bowel ischaemia -- the precise risk of such events is difficult to quantify, but is likely to be very low for most people," Boyle and his team write. In a written statement accompanying the report, Boyle concludes: "Further probiotic eczema treatment studies would help to clarify whether specific probiotic strains have a greater effect on eczema severity and symptoms than the strains studied to... (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Hospital of Austin Ranked #1 in Texas and Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services Six Years in a Row Oct 14, 2008
More than half of those preventable deaths were associated with four conditions: sepsis, pneumonia, heart failure and respiratory failure. While overall death rates declined from 2005 to 2007, the nation's best-performing hospitals were able to reduce preventable deaths at a much faster rate than poor-performing hospitals, resulting in large state, regional and hospital-to-hospital variations in the quality of patient care, the study found. (PR Newswire)
Death rate 70 percent lower at top-rated hospitals: HealthGrades annual hospital quality study Oct 14, 2008
More than half of those deaths were associated with four conditions: sepsis (a life-threatening illness caused by systemic response to infection), pneumonia, heart failure and respiratory failure ... Fifty-four percent (128,749) of the potentially preventable deaths were associated with just four diagnoses: Sepsis, heart failure, pneumonia and respiratory failure ... In the study's analysis of hospital death rates, the following 17 procedures and conditions were analyzed: bowel obstruction,... (EurekAlert!)
Probiotics unlikely to relieve eczema symptoms Oct 14, 2008
The researchers say while probiotic treatment is generally safe, it can lead to adverse events including sepsis and bowel ischaemia, which is likely to be very low for most people. Dr Boyle says further studies of new probiotics are needed, because it is possible that different types of probiotics which haven't yet been studied in eczema treatment could be more effective. (News-Medical.net)
Why could ethyl pyruvate attenuate severe acute pancreatitis? Oct 11, 2008
EP was proved could inhibit HMGB1 release from macrophages and prevent the accumulation of serum HMGB1 levels in mice with lethal sepsis through inhibiting NF- kappaB and p38 MAPK signaling. The research, performed by this team, investigated whether delayed EP therapy attenuates experimental SAP via reducing serum HMGB1 levels in rats or not. (EurekAlert!)
Statins may prevent miscarriages Oct 11, 2008
Tissue factor expression on cells that line the circulatory system and certain immune cells is a characteristic feature of acute and chronic inflammation in conditions such as sepsis, atherosclerosis, Crohn's disease, and lupus. Finding a way to manipulate tissue factor and PAR2 could lead to treatments for these diseases. (EurekAlert!)
Early Mobility Best for ICU Patients Oct 10, 2008
Based on a review of 24 studies of ICU patients with sepsis, prolonged mechanical ventilation and multiple organ failure, nearly half of the 1,421 patients had neuromuscular dysfunction associated with extended use of mechanical ventilation and lengthy ICU stays. In other studies Needham reviewed, the use of early physical medicine and rehabilitation therapy for ICU patients -- even those on life support -- safely helped patients to get up and about more quickly. (MEDLINEplus)
New Drug Target For Inflammatory Disease Discovered Sep 25, 2008
25, 2008) UC Davis researchers have defined a cellular process that promotes inflammation and, at the same time, found an important starting point for identifying and testing new drugs for diseases such as sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. See also. (Science Daily)
The role of polyclonal intravenous immunoglobulin in treating HIV-positive children with severe bacterial infections: a retrospective cohort study Sep 24, 2008
2 years) met inclusion criteria; lower respiratory tract infection was diagnosed in 94 (67%) of the children, while 74 (53%) had bacterial sepsis. Fifty-four (39%) children were receiving antiretroviral therapy and 39 (28%) were receiving tuberculosis treatment. (BioMed Central)
Spectral to bring anti-sepsis therapy to the U.S. market Sep 23, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 23 /CNW/ - Spectral Diagnostics Inc. (TSX: SDI) today announced that it has agreed to key terms with Toray Industries Inc. of Japan to obtain the exclusive development and commercial rights in the U.S. for Toraymyxin(TM), a therapeutic for the treatment of sepsis that removes endotoxin from the bloodstream. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will seek FDA approval for a combined product for the treatment of severe sepsis that will include Toraymyxin(TM) and Spectral's... (Canada Newswire)
Threat to Use Dog as a Weapon Lands Suspect and Dog in Jail Sep 23, 2008
Without treatment, the heartworms take a toll on the animal s organs, and in a few years cause the animal to go into sepsis and eventually die. By threatening to use the dog as a weapon, his former owner started a sequence of events that had in essence sentenced the dog to death. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
From Xbox To T-cells: Borrowing Video Game Technology To Model Human Biology Sep 19, 2008
Dr. Gary An, a surgeon specializing in trauma and critical care in Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, is a pioneer in the use of agent-based modeling to understand another matter of life and death: sepsis. With billions of agents, including a variety of cells and bacteria, these massive, often fatal infections have been too complex to model economically on a large scale, at least until now. (Science Daily)
BTG to buy Protherics in biotech deal Sep 18, 2008
AstraZeneca has a deal dating back to 2005 with Protherics covering its experimental drug CytoFab for sepsis, a deadly syndrome linked to serious bloodstream infections. The Anglo-Swedish group also has a 3. (International Herald Tribune)
Strategies for preventing gastrointestinal complications in severely burned patients Sep 18, 2008
Injury to GI function, especially to GI barrier function, is an important initiator as well as a stimulator for occurrence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following severe burns. With the deeper understanding of GI function and changes in the stereotype of clinical treatment in recent 30 years, a series of new therapies including fluid resuscitation, early escharectomy, continuous renal replacement therapy, and use of glutamine and... (EurekAlert!)
Listeriosis primer outlines risks, symptoms, treatment Sep 13, 2008
For example, blood and urine tests should be done and antibiotics started for pregnant women with a fever or signs of sepsis. The current outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to a Maple Leaf Foods meat processing plant in Toronto. (CBC.ca)
Platinum-Based Chemotherapy plus Cetuximab in Head and Neck Cancer Sep 11, 2008
Sepsis occurred in 9 patients in the cetuximab group and in 1 patient in the chemotherapy-alone group (P=0. 02). (New England Journal of Medicine)
Prepping for Medicares refusal to cover medical errors Sep 10, 2008
A study by the Institute of Medicine of The National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., concluded medical errors add significantly to Medicare hospital payments, ranging from an average of an additional $700 per case to treat bedsores to $9,000 per case to treat post-operative sepsis. Another Institute of Medicine study concluded that medical errors may account for 2. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Why Should You Breastfeed? Sep 3, 2008
Decreased risk of bacterial meningitis, sepsis, diarrhea, otitis media, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, asthma, Hodgkin s disease, leukemia, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, sudden infant death syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, and diabetes (Types 1 and 2). Developmental. (Suite101.com)
Patient died from hospital infection Sep 2, 2008
A PENSIONER who went into surgery for a hip operation died after contracting hospital-acquired infections Clostridium difficile and MRSA and then E coli. "That does not leave the DGH smiling though because clearly that infection transmitted to one other person or more there."This shows what a dangerous organism we are dealing with. (Eastbourne Today)
NHRC issues notice to AIIMS Aug 30, 2008
The statement then went on to say, "The medicines for treatment of high BP, namely - valsartan and olmesartan - have been marketed in India for over three years. These drugs have relatively much less side-effects than other drugs for blood pressure. This group of medicines has been safely and effectively used with children having high blood pressure worldwide. The 49 deaths reported occurred in children with sepsis, and those with respiratory failure receiving life support. The deaths were due... (Times of India)
Doggie 'docs' diagnose owners' ills Aug 28, 2008
She was diagnosed with sepsis and spent a week in the hospital recovering from the infection that started in her leg and spread through her body. Sensitive dogs, such as Morgan, are proving that besides being mans best friend, some canines also have a lifesaving sixth sense. (MSNBC -- Health)
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Aug 10, 2008
In his original autopsy report, dated March 22, 1996 -- the day after the girl died -- Dr. Wecht found she had sepsis and concluded she died from "complications of an acute, overwhelming viral infection." ... Because Dr. Wecht had concluded the girl had sepsis, he was hired by Dr. Chauhan to support his claim that there was no Reye's syndrome. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Aug 5, 2008
Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infection, known as sepsis; it kills up to 5,000 Americans every year. One in Three Adults Are Not Concerned about Spreading Illness to Their Friends, Family Members and Co-workers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
