Academic Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global public health systems. Although the pandemic has somewhat subsided, its complex immunopathological mechanisms, long-term sequelae (such as “long COVID”), and the potential for similar threats in the future continue to drive in-depth research. Severe COVID-19 cases are ...

Academic Background Wound infection is a significant concern for patients and healthcare professionals worldwide, particularly in the management of severe wounds. Inappropriate dressings can increase the risk of infection, prolong healing time, and even lead to higher mortality rates and economic burdens. Traditional wound dressings, such as gauze ...

International Multicenter Study Reveals Insufficient Antifungal Dosing in Critically Ill Patients Academic Background Invasive fungal infections are common and serious nosocomial infections, particularly among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), where they are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Timely and appropriate antifun...

INHALE WP3 Study - The Impact of Rapid PCR on ICU Antibiotic Stewardship and Clinical Outcomes Background Introduction Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) are common infections in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, with an incidence rate between 5% to 40%, and are associated with high morbidity and increased...

A Prediction Model for Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Immunocompromised Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure Background Introduction Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis (IPA) is a severe opportunistic infection commonly seen in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with immune dysfunction caused by hematological malignancies, stem cel...

Novel Endocytosis Inhibitors Block HIV-1 Tat Protein Entry into Neural Cells Academic Background HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus type 1) infection not only leads to immune system exhaustion but is also closely associated with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Although combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) has significantly improv...

How COVID-19 Vaccines Affect Immune Responses During Breakthrough Infections Background Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, an increasing number of infections are “breakthrough infections,” occurring in individuals who have been vaccinated or previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. Although vaccination has significantly reduced the risk o...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection Induces Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Lung Transplantation Academic Background Introduction Lung transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage lung diseases, but post-transplant rejection remains a major challenge affecting long-term patient survival. Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is an increasingly rec...

Study on Congenital Immune Dysfunction in Cystic Fibrosis Research Background Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) gene, primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system. One of the major problems faced by CF patients is recurrent infections and inflammatio...

Development and Validation of a Time-Varying Correction Factor for QT Interval Assessment in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients Academic Background and Research Motivation During the treatment of active tuberculosis (Tuberculosis, TB), patients often experience tachycardia (Tachycardia), which typically diminishes as they recover. Elevated heart ...