The leading cause of death in hospitals, Sepsis affects 30 million people globally a year — killing 6 million babies and children Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at PEOPLE. He has been working ...

Your immune system protects you by fighting off invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However, it’s possible for your immune system to overreact in a way that’s harmful to your body. This ...

An Upstate man is sharing his story to raise awareness about a deadly illness after a small wound on his foot lead to a staph infection, and ultimately, the amputation of his leg. In February 2020, ...

Sepsis is a serious condition that can become life-threatening if not treated quickly. It happens when the body reacts to an infection in a way that harms its own organs, such as the heart, lungs or ...

RALEIGH — Biotech startup Arrevus has received two grants totaling $800,000 to investigate its treatment for sepsis and wound healing. The Raleigh-based firm was awarded a $300,000 grant in support of ...

Sepsis is a dangerous infection that can affect anyone. If not treated quickly, it can result in serious illness and even death. Keystone Infectious Disease’s Medical Director, Dr. Raghavendra ...

Nick Jacobson won a settlement after sepsis nearly killed him in jail. Now he's using that money to help other inmates access ...

These facts are in keeping with the general impression gained from the current medical literature and recent meetings — namely, that the number of patients with malignant forms of staphylococcal ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed. A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of ...

Immediate wound closure after surgical debridement decreased the rate of infection in patients with Gustilo-Anderson grade-I, II or IIIA open fractures. “Immediate closure of carefully selected wounds ...