Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host
response to an infection. This recently implemented definition does not capture the …

Key Points Sepsis and Septic Shock Sepsis is a syndrome of life-threatening acute organ
dysfunction due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral infection. Factors that affect the risk of …

Sepsis is characterised by a dysregulated host immune response to infection. Despite
recognition of its significance, immune status monitoring is not implemented in clinical …

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans, with pleiotropic functions related to its
ability to donate electrons. It is a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic …

Viral infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the importance
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …

Background Post‐intensive care syndrome (PICS) encompasses physical, cognition, and
mental impairments persisting after intensive care unit (ICU) discharge. Ultimately it …

Critically ill patients in intensive care units experience profound alterations of their gut
microbiota that have been linked to a high risk of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections …

Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction that is caused by a dysregulated
host response to infection. Sepsis can induce acute kidney injury and multiple organ failures …

Humans have lost their vitamin C-synthesizing capacities during evolution. Therefore, the
uptake of this essential compound from external sources is mandatory in order to prevent …

From Pauling's theories to the present, considerable understanding has been acquired of
both the physiological role of vitamin C and of the impact of vitamin C supplementation on …