Tag: Sepsis
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Sepsis treatment delays could have prevented death in Ireland, coroner hears
Ireland hears that sepsis treatment delays may have cost a life An inquest in Limerick has heard that delays in administering sepsis treatment after a miscarriage may have contributed to the death of 33-year-old Leona Cusack. The coroner’s court was told that sepsis and cardiac issues were evident, but timely antibiotics were not given, potentially…
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Feeling sick and antibiotics not working? WHO warns of quickly spiraling antibiotic resistance and how to check
The global alarm: antibiotic resistance is rising fast Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle medicines, are losing some of their power. A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that between 2018 and 2023, resistance rose in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. In practical terms, infections that were easy to treat are becoming stubborn,…
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Local Sepsis Awareness Call: Trust Your Instincts to Save Lives
Sepsis Awareness Initiative Urges Public to Trust Their Instincts A regional push for sepsis awareness is highlighting the vital importance of early recognition and prompt medical action. A spokesperson from North East Sepsis Awareness recently shared a deeply personal account to illustrate how quickly sepsis can escalate from a routine illness to a life-threatening emergency.…
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Trust Your Instincts: Local Call to Action After Teen’s Sepsis Battle Sparks Documentary
Public Urged to Recognize Sepsis Signs After Teen’s Narrow Escape A North East Sepsis awareness spokesperson is calling on the public to trust their instincts when symptoms don’t add up. The plea follows a frightening ordeal for Sophie, a 17-year-old who nearly lost her life to sepsis after what began as a presumed kidney infection.…
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Public Urged to Trust Instincts on Sepsis After Teen Daughter’s Narrow Escape
Sepsis Awareness: A Mother’s Call to Trust Your Instincts A spokesperson from North East Sepsis awareness is calling on the public to trust their instincts when illness strikes, after her teenage daughter narrowly survived sepsis. The personal story underscores how quickly a seemingly common infection can escalate into a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly.…
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WHO sound alarm on global antibiotic resistance as reports show rising infections resistant to treatments
Global alarm over antibiotic resistance The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning: antibiotic resistance is spreading worldwide, with one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections in 2023 showing resistance to standard treatments. The Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) data from more than 100 countries indicate that resistance grew in over…
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Sepsis documentary shines a light on a silent killer: stories of loss, love and survival
Sepsis touches every corner of life When a disease moves quietly through a family, it often leaves an invisible trail of questions. Sepsis is one of those conditions that can strike anyone, at any time, regardless of age or health. A new documentary, Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival, brings eight family-led accounts…
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Sepsis: A Documentary Spotlight on Loss, Love, and Lifesaving Awareness
Sepsis: A Story That Hits Home A new documentary, Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival, brings a human face to the serious condition that can affect anyone, at any time. Through personal narratives from families touched by sepsis, the film underscored a stark message: awareness and early recognition can change outcomes. The project…
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New Sepsis Documentary Highlights It Can Happen to Anyone: A Story of Loss, Love, and Survival
Sepsis: A Quiet Killer That Touches Anyone Sepsis can strike without warning, even when a person is living with a known chronic illness or a recent medical hurdle. A new documentary, Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival, brings forward eight intimate stories to remind the public that sepsis can happen to anyone, anywhere,…
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Decoding Sepsis Signaling and Metabolic Dysregulation
Introduction: The Signaling Web Behind Sepsis Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome driven by dysregulated immune responses and widespread metabolic disruption. Modern research reveals that sepsis emerges from an intricate network of signaling pathways that control inflammation and cellular energy. By decoding these networks—rather than focusing on a single target—we can better understand disease progression and…