Intravenous Vitamin C Increases Risk of Death From Sepsis, New Study Warns
A new study reveals vitamin C infusions may increase the risk of death for sepsis patients undergoing vasopressor therapy.
Tag Archives: Sepsis
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Covidien Surgical Stapler Lawsuit Blames Defective Design for Botched Hernia Repair and Gastric Sleeve Surgery
A Covidien surgical stapler lawsuit claims the company hid defects and problems with the devices for years, leading to a woman suffering a botched hernia and gastric sleeve procedure which…
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Respiratory Issues Among Top Premature Infant Mortality Causes: JAMA
A new study links gestational age with the odds of survival in premature infants, but also warns that certain ailments, such as respiratory failure and necrotizing enterocolitis, greatly decrease their…
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Gardasil Vaccine Caused Autoimmune System Problems for 11 Year Old Girl, Mother’s Lawsuit Alleges
An 11 year old girl was left with serious autoimmune systems problems after receiving the Gardasil vaccine, leaving her using a walker and suffering occasional seizures, according to her mother's…
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Abbott Questioned Over Months Delay in Reporting Similac Contamination Problems
A pair of U.S. Senators is demanding Abbott turn over any documentation regarding its recent Similac contamination problems following information indicating the company waited several months to issue a Similac…
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More Similac Recalled As Lawsuits Over Salmonella, Cronobacter and Other Infection Risks Continue to Mount
A class action lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories claims it failed to use reasonable care in preventing bacterial contamination, which has led to an infant formula recall, which was expanded…
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Reducing Antibiotics May Be Better for Newborns’ Gut Microbiome, Study Finds
The findings of a new study indicate antibiotics can disrupt an infant's microbiome, leading researchers to recommend using them less often.
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Report Warns of Serious Infection Risks to Newborns Associated with “Alternative” Birthing Methods
A new study warns that several alternative birthing methods, which are increasing in popularity, have few benefits and often put thenewborn at risk of infections, injury and death.
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Children May Be Given Unnecessary Antibiotics to Prevent Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis: Study
A new study finds most infants with low or no risk of early onset sepsis are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics, which can prevent the potentially fatal condition but also contributes to…
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Preterm Infant NEC Diagnosis Risk May Be Avoided With Donor Breast Milk, Instead of Cows Milk Formula: Study
A new study indicates breast milk is just as nutritious as formula, but carries less risk of necrotizing enterocolitis and sepsis.