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...
All About Thyroid Dysfunction What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensuring that the thyroid glan...