Introduction In-hospital morbidity and mortality continue to be significantly impacted by invasive candidiasis (IC), a condition caused by the yeast pathogen Candida. The emergence of multi-resistant Candida species, including Candida…
Introduction Fungal infections are a growing threat to global public health, with some species causing life-threatening illnesses. Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk, and systemic fungal infections can be fatal…
Introduction Robotics is frequently regarded as a crucial enabling technology for tomorrow's society. This study looks at how robotics and intelligent medical devices (IMD) are used in intensive care. The…
Introduction Artificial intelligence–based clinical decision support (AI-CDS) tools to enhance personalized medicine is on the rise. In the ICU, complex and high-stakes decisions are made that might benefit from data-driven…
Introduction Infection is one of the most common complications for patients with neutropenia and can lead to high mortality if inappropriate empirical antibiotic treatment is administered. Accurate and timely pathogen…
Introduction This article discusses community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), which accounts for approximately 2.2% of emergency department visits in the United States. Bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens can cause infectious pneumonia, with…
Introduction The overuse of carbapenem antibiotics has resulted in an increase in carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections, posing a significant public health threat. These infections are prevalent in intensive care units…
Introduction Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. In this context, biomarkers could be considered as indicators of either infection or…
Introduction Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients in South Asia frequently contract fungi infections. After urinary tract infections and tuberculosis, invasive fungal infections (IFI) are the third most frequent cause of…
Introduction One of the most dangerous organisms that cause major hospital acquired infections is P. aeruginosa. It is naturally resistant to many antimicrobial treatments, and the management of such infections…