Author Interviews, Brigham & Women's - Harvard, Nature / 15.09.2014
“Biospleen” Acts Like Dialysis To Remove Pathogens From Bloodstream
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mich
ael Super M.Sc., PhD
Senior Staff Scientist
Advanced Technology Team
Wyss Institute at Harvard
Center for Life Science, 2nd Floor
Boston MA 02115
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? How big a problem is sepsis?
Dr. Super:
ael Super M.Sc., PhD
Senior Staff Scientist
Advanced Technology Team
Wyss Institute at Harvard
Center for Life Science, 2nd Floor
Boston MA 02115
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? How big a problem is sepsis?
Dr. Super:
- Sepsis is a major problem and is the primary cause of death from infection. The incidence of sepsis is rising.
- Sepsis affects more than 18 M people each year and at least 1/3 ( 6 million) die every year of sepsis.
- Sepsis is a disease that affects the very young and old and it is estimated that 60-80% of childhood deaths in the developing world are due to sepsis.