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sepsis

[sep-sis] / ˈsɛp sɪs /


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In models of sepsis and kidney injury, methionine again protected mice, suggesting that it could be relevant for other inflammatory disease settings.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The results from sepsis and kidney injury models suggest the effect may extend beyond one infection.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It included four dense paragraphs citing evidence of the high risks of sepsis and hemorrhage if the medical team waited to empty her uterus.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Nascar legend Kyle Busch died after a severe bout of pneumonia progressed into sepsis, Busch’s company said in a statement on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“No buts. It has to be done. We are risking sepsis here. If this gets any worse, the infection can get into your bloodstream.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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