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Emergency Medicine
Meta-analysis
Sepsis-induced neuromuscular dysfunction affects 60% of ICU adults, pooled meta-analysis finds
More than half of sepsis patients experience muscle weakness
This meta-analysis of 596 adult ICU patients with sepsis found a pooled SIND prevalence of 60% (95% CI 50-70%), with ICU-acquired neuromuscu…
A new look at intensive care data shows that 60% of adults with sepsis suffer from significant muscle dysfunction.
Aug 3, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Sepsis, not breastfeeding, and no KMC significantly increase mortality risk in low birth weight neonates
Several Factors Linked to Higher Mortality in Low Birth Weight Infants
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluates predictors of mortality in 7539 low birth weight neonates in Ethiopia. The analysis id…
A large meta-analysis identifies several key factors, including sepsis and lack of breastfeeding, linked to higher mortality in low birth we…
Jul 31, 2026
Emergency Medicine
Meta-analysis
Bleeding, sepsis, and liver impairment each independently raise thrombocytopenia risk in ICU patients
Critical illness factors linked to lower platelet counts in patients
This meta-analysis of 27,147 critically ill patients found that bleeding (OR 3.49), sepsis (OR 2.32), and impaired liver function (OR 1.55) …
New data shows that bleeding, sepsis, and liver issues significantly increase the risk of low platelets in critically ill patients.
Frontiers
Jul 24, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Early postnatal antibiotic exposure increases BPD risk in very preterm infants across 11 studies
Early Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Risks for Very Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 11 studies indicates that early postnatal antibiotic exposure is associated with an increased risk of bronchopulmonary…
Early antibiotic use in very preterm infants is linked to higher risks of lung issues, intestinal damage, and mortality.
Frontiers
Jul 17, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Age, male sex, low BMI, and comorbidities like diabetes are significant risk factors for sepsis incidence
Age, diabetes, and COPD raise sepsis risk, meta-analysis finds
This meta-analysis of 21 studies identifies several significant risk factors associated with increased sepsis incidence, including age over …
A new analysis of 21 studies pinpoints key risk factors for sepsis, including age, diabetes, and COPD.
Frontiers
Jul 17, 2026
Cardiology
Sys. Review
Toll-like receptor signaling governs inflammatory phenotypes and progression in infectious myocarditis
Toll-like receptors shape severity of infectious myocarditis
This systematic review examines the role of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in infectious myocarditis associated with COVID-19, influenza, and se…
A systematic review finds that pathogen-specific TLR signaling determines inflammation and outcomes in infectious myocarditis, with COVID-19…
Frontiers
Jul 15, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
HMGB1 and LPS interactions provide potential therapeutic targets for inflammation and coagulation in sepsis
New research identifies how specific proteins drive sepsis inflammation
This narrative review explores the mechanistic roles of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) in sepsis. The author…
Scientists have identified a specific interaction between two molecules that triggers severe inflammation and organ failure during sepsis.
Frontiers
Jul 15, 2026
Cardiology
Sys. Review
Sepsis is an inflammation-driven immune reprogramming disorder characterized by time-resolved trajectories and biologically defined subtypes
New research reframes sepsis as an immune reprogramming disorder
This narrative review explores the pathophysiology of sepsis as a dynamic immune reprogramming disorder involving hyperinflammation and low-…
Sepsis is more than just a severe infection; it is now being understood as a complex failure of the body's immune system.
Frontiers
Jul 12, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Sys. Review
Adrenergic receptor signaling modulates pulmonary innate immunity and barrier integrity in acute lung injury
Understanding How Nerve Signals Influence Lung Health During Severe Respiratory Infections
This systematic review synthesizes the role of adrenergic receptors (ARs) as a molecular interface between the sympathetic nervous system an…
New research explores how specific nerve signals help control inflammation and protect the lungs during severe lung infections.
Frontiers
Jul 10, 2026
Emergency Medicine
RCT
Hyperoxygenation target (PaO2: 100-150 mmHg) reduces 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis
Higher oxygen targets may lower death rates for sepsis patients
This randomized controlled trial of 270 patients with sepsis found that a hyperoxygenation target of PaO2: 100-150 mmHg significantly reduce…
A new trial shows that giving higher levels of oxygen to patients with sepsis can significantly reduce deaths within the first 28 days.
Jul 5, 2026
Pediatrics
RCT
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG does not significantly impact composite outcomes in VLBW infants
Trial shows probiotic LGG does not improve outcomes for infants
This randomized controlled trial of 236 enterally-fed very low birth weight infants found no significant difference in the primary composite…
A trial of 236 very low birth weight infants found that a specific probiotic did not reduce risks like sepsis or intestinal issues.
Jul 5, 2026
Emergency Medicine
Meta-analysis
Base excess shows 85.8% sensitivity and 82.9% specificity for neonatal sepsis diagnosis in meta-analysis
Base Excess Levels May Help Identify Neonatal Sepsis Risk
This meta-analysis evaluated base excess (BE) for diagnosing and prognosing neonatal sepsis. Pooled sensitivity at ≤-5 mEq/L was 85.8% and s…
A new analysis suggests that measuring base excess levels could help doctors identify and predict risks in infants with neonatal sepsis.
Jul 4, 2026