Breakthrough Drug Prevents Long-Term Muscle Weakness Post-Sepsis - Sciworthy

Breakthrough Drug Prevents Long-Term Muscle Weakness Post-Sepsis - Sciworthy

Sepsis is an overwhelming response by the body to infection, occurring when the immune system overreacts and harms its own organs and tissues. Despite its life-threatening nature, around 1.9 million individuals in the United States survive sepsis each year. However, over half of these survivors experience long-term complications such as cognitive issues, chronic fatigue, and [...] The post Breakthrough Drug Prevents Long-Term Muscle Weakness Pos…

New drug prevents long-term muscle weakness after sepsis

Researchers showed that treating mice with a mitochondria-protecting drug during early sepsis can preserve their muscle strength over time.