Traditional views of cellular metabolism imply that it is passively adapted to meet the
demands of the cell. It is becoming increasingly clear, however, that metabolites do more …

Objectives To assess the utility of the neutrophil: lymphocyte (NLR), lymphocyte: monocyte
(LMR) and platelet: lymphocyte ratios (PLR) as infection biomarkers. Methods …

Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to
infection (1). Sepsis and septic shock are major healthcare problems, impacting millions of …

In the review we analyzed short history of the establishment of a novel hematological
parameter for systemic inflammation and stress coined as a neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio …

Aims The neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a readily available inflammatory biomarker
that may associate with atherosclerosis and predict cardiovascular (CV) events. The aims of …

Background. Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (MLR),
platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and mean platelet volume‐to‐platelet count (MPV/PC) …

Background Early sepsis diagnosis has emerged as one of the main challenges in the
emergency room. Measurement of sepsis biomarkers is largely used in current practice to …

The complete blood count has a longstanding role in the diagnosis of septic shock. Despite
its limitations, this is a pragmatic tool because patients will generally have a blood count …

Objectives: Most septic patients are initially encountered in the emergency department
where sepsis recognition is often delayed, in part due to the lack of effective biomarkers …

Sepsis defined as a dysregulated immune response is a major cause of morbidity in
children. In sub-Saharan Africa, the clinical features of sepsis overlap with other frequent …