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New research shows sepsis to be biggest global killer
New research published in The Lancet shows that twice as many people are dying of sepsis than previously estimated. The study determined that in 2017 there were 48.9 million cases of sepsis worldwide and 11 million died of the condition. This represents one in five deaths worldwide making sepsis a bigger killer than cancer or…
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New research identifies third gene behind rare overgrowth syndrome in children
When Ali’s son Howard* was still not crawling, rolling over or meeting her gaze at 10 months old, the experienced mother-of-two knew something was wrong. Despite assurances from friends and family that everything was fine, Ali brought it up with her family doctor. After rounds of tests and specialist appointments, an MRI scan revealed damaged…
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Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
A new study suggests that specialized immune cells that dampen inflammation and help repair the gut could be used as a potential therapy for children dealing with the painful symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).