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Extremely high NT-proBNP levels in hospitalized patients often indicate infection rather than heart failure, with a high mortality risk; interpretation requires comprehensive clinical context.
This review synthesizes evidence on 2-year psychiatric and neurologic risks post infections across body systems and age groups, highlighting infection-specific risk profiles, age-dependent vulnerability, and mechanistic insights from recent
In a large survey of adult ear piercings, auricular cartilage piercings had higher complication and removal rates than lobule piercings, reinforcing the need for careful counseling and informed consent.
This study identifies clinical and demographic factors associated with positive blood cultures in hospitalized children across nine African and Asian countries, aiming to improve diagnostic stewardship amidst resource constraints.
A pioneering study demonstrates that visual cues of infection in virtual reality can trigger real immune activation, revealing a rapid neural-immune interface with potential implications for medicine, psychology, and vaccine development.
