Vitamin D May Help Sepsis Patients Survive, But More Research Needed
Scientists looked at five studies involving nearly 43,000 sepsis patients to see if vitamin D supplements could help them survive. Sepsis is a dangerous …
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Early Feeding May Help Sick Kids in Hospital Recover Better
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving nearly 10,000 critically ill children to see if starting tube feeding early (within 24-48 hours) helps them recover …
Read MoreAnemia Makes ICU Stays Harder for Elderly Patients, Egyptian Study Shows
A new study from Egypt looked at 216 elderly patients in intensive care units and found that nearly 80% had anemia (low red blood cell counts). Those with …
Read MoreHow Much Food ICU Patients Need to Get Their Strength Back
Researchers looked at how nutrition affects muscle strength and physical recovery in critically ill patients in intensive care units. They found that giving …
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