News tagged with blood infection
Scientists link fat hormone to death from potentially deadly blood infection
Oct 23, 2009 |
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A new Canadian study has found that lower-than-normal levels of a naturally-occurring fat hormone may increase the risk of death from sepsis—an overwhelming infection of the blood which claims thousands of lives each year.
Baby with 'external heart' recovers after surgery: reports
Sep 04, 2009 |
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A 10-day-old baby born with a heart on the outside of his body is recovering in an Indian hospital after undergoing surgery to create space for the organ, reports said Friday.
A healthy color: Testing for gum disease
Apr 10, 2009 |
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Researchers at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry found that a color-changing oral strip is as effective in detecting periodontal disease as traditional methods, and is easier and less costly to administer.
Premature newborns lack 'death NET' to fight sepsis
Mar 20, 2009 |
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When locked in mortal combat with infection, some mature white blood cells have a formidable weapon: they literally cast a DNA net—called a neutrophil extracellular trap (NET)—that captures and kills bacteria that invade ...
No 'Death NET'? That May Explain Why Millions of Infants are at Risk for Potentially Deadly Blood Infection
Mar 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When locked in mortal combat with infection, some mature white blood cells have a formidable weapon: they literally cast a DNA net-called a neutrophil extracellular trap (NET)-that captures ...
Research elucidates way lungs fight bacteria and prevent infection
Jan 23, 2009 |
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Actor and pancreatic cancer patient Patrick Swayze's recent hospitalization with pneumonia as a result of his compromised immune system underscores the sensitivity of the lungs: many patients die from lung complications of ...
