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Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a poor diagnostic marker for sepsis in the ICU - an observational multicentre study

2026-02-15 intensive care and critical care medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundSepsis is a major public health challenge, and reliable biomarkers are essential for distinguishing sepsis from other conditions. Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL)) has shown promise as a diagnostic marker due to its role in the immune response. This study evaluates plasma NGAL as a diagnostic tool at the time of ICU admission. MethodsWe analysed plasma NGAL and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in 4732 adult patients admitted ...

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