Sepsis
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Potential sepsis treatment could be ready in 5 years thanks to London, Ont., researcherDr. Qingping Feng began his sepsis research in London, Ont., in 1997.ScienceNov 6, 2020
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McMaster research leads Canada-wide research initiative to address sepsisMcMaster University is leading the charge in a new national network that's tackling one of the leading causes of death in COVID-19 patients.HealthJul 24, 2020
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IWK implements new system to better protect children against sepsisNurses at the IWK Health Centre are keeping sepsis at top of mind thanks to a new screening process that was implemented this week.CanadaNov 8, 2017
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Sepsis kills thousands every year. And B.C. scientists are leading the fight to treat it"For every hour that you delay diagnosis you have an eight per cent higher chance of dying."Sep 13, 2017
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Death of Nimrat Gill likely caused by rare bacterial infection, says Fraser Health reviewThe results indicated Gill had invasive group A streptococcal disease.Apr 4, 2017
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Pitt Meadows mom, who will lose limbs due to strep infection, meets fellow survivorA Pitt Meadows mom who is set to lose both her hands and feet after a devastating strep infection was visited by another victim of the same illness on Sunday.HealthMar 26, 2017
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What you need to know about sepsis, septic shock and stem cellsCould stem cells be the answer to treating potentially deadly sepsis? The results, so far, look promising.HealthMar 31, 2016
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Researching the life-saving potential of ‘wearable tech’Calgary researchers are testing the life-saving potential of a wearable tech device that measures heart rate variability.HealthMar 14, 2016
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Woman needs surgery after hair tie on her wrist leads to infectionA warning from doctors: wearing a hair tie around your wrist may cause an infection.HealthDec 2, 2015
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WATCH: UBC scientists make a breakthrough in sepsis researchA new test developed by researchers at UBC could help doctors quickly diagnose sepsis.Oct 23, 2014
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