Getein PCT solution -- Sepsis diagnosis Sepsis, defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host-response to infection, is a worldwide highly prevalent syndrome, associated with significant morbidity and mortality[1]. Important aspects of sepsis management are early diagnosis in the first few hours of triage[2]. However, the correct diagnosis and differentiation...
Mind the Gap in Kidney Care Facts about Kidney Worldwide At least 1 in 10 people worldwide is living with kidney disease.1 According to the Global Burden of Disease study, in 2019,>3.1 million deaths were attributed to kidney dysfunction, making it the seventh leading risk factor for death worldwide (Figure 1).2 However, global mortality from all kidney diseases may actually range betwee...
A Critical Role From Child Growth to Adult Health Growth Hormone Growth hormone（GH） is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the human pituitary gland, consisting of 191 amino acids. It promotes the growth of bones, internal organs, and the whole body, facilitates protein synthesis, and affects fat and mineral metabolism, playing a crucial role in human growth and development. ...
TORCH Screening in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Pregnancy is a delicate period, and certain infections can pose serious risks to both pregnant women and newborns. Among these, TORCH infections include Toxoplasma (Toxo), other pathogens (e.g., syphilis), Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). These infections are particularly concerning due to their potenti...
