Septic Shock

In patients with septic shock, those with positive troponin results had a 20% higher mortality rate than patients with negative troponin results, according to data from a single-center study that were scheduled to be presented at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.

Patients with an acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture and hypoalbuminemia based on preoperative serum albumin levels were statistically more likely to develop major complications, such as sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, reintubation and prolonged intubation, according to study results.

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When compared with hydrocortisone alone, treatment with a combination of IV vitamin C, thiamine and hydrocortisone did not prolong time alive and free of vasopressor administration for patients with septic shock, according to data from the VITAMINS trial.

Ontera and QuantuMDx announced that they will collaborate on a technology to quickly detect bloodstream infections and drug resistance, with an aim toward improving outcomes for patients with sepsis.

ChatGPT and other large language models could help physicians field questions from patients and their caregivers, although researchers remain concerned about accuracy and HIPAA compliance, according to findings published in Pediatrics.