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Is pituitary failure the real therapeutic target in septic shock
Medical Hypotheses, 11/04/09

Kouatli Y – The hormones have important and synergistic functions. The disruption of which can lead to multiple organ failure in septic shock. Developing research focusing on the broad hypothalamic and pituitary functions could improve the understanding of metabolic derangements in severe sepsis and septic shock and thus provide new therapeutic options. These new therapies based on hormonal replacement are currently available at low cost and could improve outcomes.

Standardized order sets for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock
Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 69%

An explorative study on quality of life and psychological and cognitive function in pediatric survivors of septic shock
Pediatric Critical Care, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Corticosteroids for severe sepsis and septic shock
Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 11/06/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Beta-2-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphism is Associated with Mortality in Septic Shock
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 68%

A Longer Duration of Polymyxin B-Immobilized Fiber Column Hemoperfusion Improves Pulmonary Oxygenation in Patients With Septic Shock
Shock, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 68%