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Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection, often leading to septic shock. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Chemo markers, which are measurable biological substances associated with the pathophy...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10460194/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37637638 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42558 |
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author | Chaithanya, Pulivarthi Meshram, Revat J |
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description | Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection, often leading to septic shock. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Chemo markers, which are measurable biological substances associated with the pathophysiology of septic shock, have emerged as potential biomarkers for the identification, risk stratification, and management of this condition. This comprehensive review aims to thoroughly evaluate the utility and clinical applications of chemo markers in septic shock. The review begins by discussing the criteria for ideal chemo markers, including specificity, sensitivity, dynamic range, stability, non-invasiveness, and prognostic value. These characteristics ensure accurate diagnosis, early detection, effective monitoring, and prediction of clinical outcomes. Furthermore, the review explores the role of chemo markers in monitoring treatment response and disease progression, highlighting their ability to serve as objective indicators for assessing the effectiveness of interventions and making timely adjustments in management strategies. Moreover, the prognostic value of chemo markers in predicting outcomes is discussed, emphasizing their association with mortality, hospital stays, and the development of complications. Integration of chemo markers into prognostic models or scoring systems enhances risk stratification and informs therapeutic decisions. The review also delves into recent advances in chemo marker research and technology, emphasizing the potential for discovering novel chemo markers with enhanced diagnostic and prognostic capabilities. It highlights the use of high-throughput proteomics, genomics, and transcriptomics in identifying specific molecular signatures associated with septic shock. This contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex immune and inflammatory responses involved. In conclusion, chemo markers have emerged as valuable biomarkers in septic shock, offering potential utility in diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment monitoring, and prediction of outcomes. Continued research, validation, and integration into clinical practice are necessary to fully realize their potential in improving patient care and outcomes in septic shock. |
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spelling | pubmed-104601942023-08-27 Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications Chaithanya, Pulivarthi Meshram, Revat J Cureus Medical Education Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection, often leading to septic shock. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Chemo markers, which are measurable biological substances associated with the pathophysiology of septic shock, have emerged as potential biomarkers for the identification, risk stratification, and management of this condition. This comprehensive review aims to thoroughly evaluate the utility and clinical applications of chemo markers in septic shock. The review begins by discussing the criteria for ideal chemo markers, including specificity, sensitivity, dynamic range, stability, non-invasiveness, and prognostic value. These characteristics ensure accurate diagnosis, early detection, effective monitoring, and prediction of clinical outcomes. Furthermore, the review explores the role of chemo markers in monitoring treatment response and disease progression, highlighting their ability to serve as objective indicators for assessing the effectiveness of interventions and making timely adjustments in management strategies. Moreover, the prognostic value of chemo markers in predicting outcomes is discussed, emphasizing their association with mortality, hospital stays, and the development of complications. Integration of chemo markers into prognostic models or scoring systems enhances risk stratification and informs therapeutic decisions. The review also delves into recent advances in chemo marker research and technology, emphasizing the potential for discovering novel chemo markers with enhanced diagnostic and prognostic capabilities. It highlights the use of high-throughput proteomics, genomics, and transcriptomics in identifying specific molecular signatures associated with septic shock. This contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex immune and inflammatory responses involved. In conclusion, chemo markers have emerged as valuable biomarkers in septic shock, offering potential utility in diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment monitoring, and prediction of outcomes. Continued research, validation, and integration into clinical practice are necessary to fully realize their potential in improving patient care and outcomes in septic shock. Cureus 2023-07-27 /pmc/articles/PMC10460194/ /pubmed/37637638 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42558 Text en Copyright © 2023, Chaithanya et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
spellingShingle | Medical Education Chaithanya, Pulivarthi Meshram, Revat J Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title | Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title_full | Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title_fullStr | Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title_full_unstemmed | Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title_short | Chemo Markers as Biomarkers in Septic Shock: A Comprehensive Review of Their Utility and Clinical Applications |
title_sort | chemo markers as biomarkers in septic shock: a comprehensive review of their utility and clinical applications |
topic | Medical Education |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10460194/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37637638 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42558 |
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