Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics? Review Abstract Background Management of adult sepsis requires prompt decision-making amid uncertainty about infection, organ dysfunction, hemodynamic status, and treatment responsiveness. Although standardized care pathways may reduce harmful delays, indiscriminate
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Fungal Infections in the ICU: Missed Disease, Colonization, and the Cost of Overcalling Candida
Fungal Infections in the ICU: Missed Disease, Colonization, and the Cost of Overcalling Candida Review Abstract Purpose: This review examines the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of fungal infections in the intensive care unit, with emphasis on distinguishing missed invasive disease from colonization, biomarker noise, and
The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026?
The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026? Review Abstract The management of acute appendicitis has shifted from routine appendectomy for nearly all patients to a more selective strategy based on disease severity, imaging findings, patient factors, antimicrobial feasibility, and shared
