Age-dependent differences in the association between blood interleukin-6 levels and mortality in patients with sepsis: a retrospective observational study

Age-dependent differences in the association between blood interleukin-6 levels and mortality in patients with sepsis: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine that predicts clinical outcomes in critically ill patients, including those with sepsis. Elderly patients have blunted and easily dysregulated host responses to infection, which may influence IL-6 kinetics and alter the association between IL-6...

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Main Authors: Takashi Shimazui, Takehiko Oami, Tadanaga Shimada, Keisuke Tomita, Taka-aki Nakada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Aged
Cytokines
Interleukin-6
Sepsis
Young adult
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-025-00775-1
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