Many people who die from sepsis die of organ failure, including liver failure, which is a common, often fatal complication. For many years, the underlying causes and mechanisms of sepsis-induced liver ...
A recent study by University Medicine Halle shows how sepsis can lead to dysfunction of vascular smooth muscle cells. The researchers found that elevated lactate levels and acidosis, which can occur ...
Sepsis is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in intensive care units, with approximately 48.9 million cases reported worldwide in 2017, accounting for 19.7% of total global mortality.