ABSTRACT Sepsis is one o':he most common causes of morbidity and mortality in the intensive care unit (ECU) and a major health care problem with increasing 'nc:dence. One of the most crucial steps in sepsis management is antimicrobial therapy. Inaccurate and late diagnosis of sepsis woulo lead to increased mortality or inappropriate use of antirricrobiai agents. To facilitate early and accur…
ABSTRACT: Anemia is prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Current management of anemia in CKD resolves around iron supplementation, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA), and red cell transfusion. Hepcidin is a peptide produced in liver and is a key regulator of systemic iron homeostasis to prevent iron overload by iron se…