Role of the microbiome, probiotics, and 'dysbiosis therapy' in critical illness. [PDF]
Purpose of reviewLoss of 'health-promoting' microbes and overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria (dysbiosis) in ICU is believed to contribute to nosocomial infections, sepsis, and organ failure (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome).
Knight, Rob +2 more
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An Envenoming Syndrome from Massive Vespa Stings Induces Multiple Organ Failure
Envenoming syndrome is a systemic reaction induced by inoculation of large volumes of Hymenoptera venom. The clinical manifestations range from skin allergic reactions to multiple organ failure.
Tse-Hao Chen +4 more
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Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome prediction in newborn children
There are several directions for predicting multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), but almost all of them are poorly tested in neonatology. This review is presented to indicate the problem of the condition severity objectification of newborns and ...
A. V. Golomidov +3 more
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Organ Dysfunctions among Deaths in Critically Ill Patients
Background: Multiple organ failure is recognized as the final pathway preceding majority of deaths in intensive care unit. This study aims to find out the prevalence of organ dysfunctions/ failures in patients at the time of their demise irrespective of
Leison Maharjan +3 more
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Mechanism of gram-positive shock: Identification of peptidoglycan and lipoteichoic acid moieties essential in the induction of nitric oxide synthase, shock, and multiple organ failure [PDF]
The incidence of septic shock caused by gram-positive bacteria has risen markedly in the last few years. It is largely unclear how gram-positive bacteria (which do not contain endotoxin) cause shock and multiple organ failure.
Auguet +45 more
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In vitro effect of canine hyperimmune sera on TNFa activity [PDF]
[Introduction]: Septic shock in dogs is caused by cardiovascular and vasomotor failure associated with an uncontrolled intrinsic release of inflammatory mediators [1–5].
Kotiw, Michael +3 more
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The wzc mutation mediates virulence changes in K1-type Klebsiella pneumoniae within the same patient
Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) is a major pathogen causing community-acquired infections, particularly severe diseases such as liver abscesses. Although extensive research has been conducted on the virulence mechanisms of hvKp and the genetic
Gaoqin Teng +16 more
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ROLE OF 5-LIPOXYGENASE IN THE MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE INDUCED BY ZYMOSAN. [PDF]
Objective: This study investigated the role of 5-lipoxygenase in the pathogenesis of multiple organ failure (MOF) induced by zymosan. Design: Male mice with a targeted disruption of the 5-lipoxygenase gene (5-LOKO) and littermate wild-type (WT) controls (
BRITTI D. +10 more
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Background: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, defined as altered organ function in critically ill patients, is a possible consequence of COVID-19. Investigating the current evidence is therefore crucial in this pandemic, as early rehabilitation could ...
Chiara Arienti +5 more
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Acute pancreatitis related to therapeutic dosing with colchicine: a case report [PDF]
Background Colchicine is used in the treatment and prophylaxis of gout. It possesses a narrow therapeutic window, frequently resulting in dose-limiting gastrointestinal side-effects such as diarrhoea and emesis.
Joseph Yuk Sang Ting
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