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Australia Sees Rise in Sepsis Deaths, Sparking Calls for National Standards
A new report reveals a significant increase in sepsis diagnoses and deaths in Australia, prompting calls for mandatory clinical standards and public awareness campaigns to address this life-threatening condition.
Australia Sees Rise in Sepsis Deaths, Sparking Calls for National Standards
A new report reveals a significant increase in sepsis diagnoses and deaths in Australia, prompting calls for mandatory clinical standards and public awareness campaigns to address this life-threatening condition.
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Worsens Sepsis Mortality
In Turkey, rising antibiotic resistance, coupled with ICU bed misuse, is exacerbating sepsis mortality, with 80% of ICU patients unresponsive to antibiotics, highlighting a critical public health issue.
Turkey's Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Worsens Sepsis Mortality
In Turkey, rising antibiotic resistance, coupled with ICU bed misuse, is exacerbating sepsis mortality, with 80% of ICU patients unresponsive to antibiotics, highlighting a critical public health issue.
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48% Bias Score
Sepsis Near-Death After Popping Pimple
A 24-year-old man from Newport, UK, nearly died from sepsis after popping a pimple on his neck, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of seemingly minor skin infections and emphasizing the importance of recognizing sepsis symptoms.
Sepsis Near-Death After Popping Pimple
A 24-year-old man from Newport, UK, nearly died from sepsis after popping a pimple on his neck, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of seemingly minor skin infections and emphasizing the importance of recognizing sepsis symptoms.
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36% Bias Score
Delayed Readmission Contributed to Toddler's Sepsis Death
Three-year-old Theo Tuikubulau died from sepsis in Plymouth, UK, after a delay in hospital readmission following a 111 call; expert testimony suggests earlier intervention could have prevented his death.
Delayed Readmission Contributed to Toddler's Sepsis Death
Three-year-old Theo Tuikubulau died from sepsis in Plymouth, UK, after a delay in hospital readmission following a 111 call; expert testimony suggests earlier intervention could have prevented his death.
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36% Bias Score
Sepsis: A Silent Killer Contributing to 20% of Global Deaths
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, is estimated to contribute to 20% of global deaths and causes 350,000 deaths annually in the United States, disproportionately affecting those over 60 with pre-existing conditions.
Sepsis: A Silent Killer Contributing to 20% of Global Deaths
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, is estimated to contribute to 20% of global deaths and causes 350,000 deaths annually in the United States, disproportionately affecting those over 60 with pre-existing conditions.
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24% Bias Score
Statins Linked to 40% Increased Sepsis Survival Rate
A major trial of 12,000 sepsis patients in Israel found that those taking statins had a 39% lower risk of death compared to those not taking statins, highlighting the potential of this medication to significantly reduce sepsis mortality.
Statins Linked to 40% Increased Sepsis Survival Rate
A major trial of 12,000 sepsis patients in Israel found that those taking statins had a 39% lower risk of death compared to those not taking statins, highlighting the potential of this medication to significantly reduce sepsis mortality.
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40% Bias Score
Sepsis: A Deadly Infection Claiming 11 Million Lives Annually
Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu warns of sepsis, a potentially fatal condition caused by the body's uncontrolled immune response to infections, claiming approximately 11 million lives globally each year.
Sepsis: A Deadly Infection Claiming 11 Million Lives Annually
Dr. Müberra Hraloğlu warns of sepsis, a potentially fatal condition caused by the body's uncontrolled immune response to infections, claiming approximately 11 million lives globally each year.
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4% Bias Score
Sepsis in Germany: High Mortality and Long-Term Consequences
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition resulting from the body's overwhelming response to infection, claims at least 65,000 lives annually in Germany, impacting 230,000-500,000 individuals, with three-quarters experiencing long-term health issues.
Sepsis in Germany: High Mortality and Long-Term Consequences
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition resulting from the body's overwhelming response to infection, claims at least 65,000 lives annually in Germany, impacting 230,000-500,000 individuals, with three-quarters experiencing long-term health issues.
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20% Bias Score
Hospital's Failure to Act on Parental Concerns Leads to Child's Death
An eight-year-old girl died from sepsis after hospital staff repeatedly failed to act on her parents' concerns, highlighting systemic issues such as understaffing and a lack of responsiveness to parental anxieties; a recent study confirms parental concern is a strong predictor of clinical deteriorat...
Hospital's Failure to Act on Parental Concerns Leads to Child's Death
An eight-year-old girl died from sepsis after hospital staff repeatedly failed to act on her parents' concerns, highlighting systemic issues such as understaffing and a lack of responsiveness to parental anxieties; a recent study confirms parental concern is a strong predictor of clinical deteriorat...
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24% Bias Score
Sepsis Amputation After UTI Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness
A 63-year-old woman's UTI developed into life-threatening sepsis, leading to the amputation of all four limbs due to delayed treatment and a lack of awareness about sepsis symptoms.
Sepsis Amputation After UTI Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness
A 63-year-old woman's UTI developed into life-threatening sepsis, leading to the amputation of all four limbs due to delayed treatment and a lack of awareness about sepsis symptoms.
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28% Bias Score
Statins Show 39% Reduction in Sepsis Mortality
A study of 12,000 sepsis patients in an Israeli hospital over a decade found that statins reduced the risk of death by 39 percent, with a 14.3 percent death rate within 28 days for statin users versus 23.4 percent for non-users in intensive care.
Statins Show 39% Reduction in Sepsis Mortality
A study of 12,000 sepsis patients in an Israeli hospital over a decade found that statins reduced the risk of death by 39 percent, with a 14.3 percent death rate within 28 days for statin users versus 23.4 percent for non-users in intensive care.
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40% Bias Score
Consultant's Delay in Treating Sepsis Leads to 13-Year-Old's Death
A 13-year-old girl died from sepsis at King's College Hospital after a consultant hepatologist failed to send her to intensive care despite multiple high-risk indicators visible by 5pm on August 29, 2021, a medical tribunal ruled; the delay likely contributed to her death.
Consultant's Delay in Treating Sepsis Leads to 13-Year-Old's Death
A 13-year-old girl died from sepsis at King's College Hospital after a consultant hepatologist failed to send her to intensive care despite multiple high-risk indicators visible by 5pm on August 29, 2021, a medical tribunal ruled; the delay likely contributed to her death.
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40% Bias Score
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