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IWK implements new system to better protect children against sepsis
Nurses at the IWK Health Centre are keeping sepsis at top of mind thanks to a new screening process that was implemented this week. Continue reading
Sepsis
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.” Continue reading
Death of Nimrat Gill likely caused by rare bacterial infection, says Fraser Health review
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The results indicated Gill had invasive group A streptococcal disease. Continue reading
Pitt Meadows mom, who will lose limbs due to strep infection, meets fellow survivor
A 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. Continue reading
What you need to know about sepsis, septic shock and stem cells
Could stem cells be the answer to treating potentially deadly sepsis? The results, so far, look promising. Continue reading
Researching the life-saving potential of ‘wearable tech’
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Calgary researchers are testing the life-saving potential of a wearable tech device that measures heart rate variability. Continue reading
Woman needs surgery after hair tie on her wrist leads to infection
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
A warning from doctors: wearing a hair tie around your wrist may cause an infection. Continue reading
WATCH: UBC scientists make a breakthrough in sepsis research
A new test developed by researchers at UBC could help doctors quickly diagnose sepsis. Continue reading
Saskatoon family warns of ‘terrifying’ sepsis condition
A Saskatoon family tells their story about sepsis and its potentially devastating impact. Continue reading