Steven P. LaRosa, MD

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Use of corticosteroids in the sepsis syndrome: What do we know now?

Author:: Steven P. LaRosa, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2005

Although there is a physiologic rationale for using corticosteroids in sepsis, there are also safety concerns. A definitive trial is under way. Thi...

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Fever, chills, and chest radiographic infiltrates in a middle-aged woman

Author:: Steven P. LaRosa, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2005

A woman with a history of asthma, hypothyroidism, nephrolithiasis, and bowel problems has worsening shortness of breath. She also has an interestin...

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Sepsis: Menu of new approaches replaces one therapy for all

Author:: Steven P. LaRosa, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2002

Recombinant human activated protein C is the first therapy approved for treating sepsis. However, instead of a "one therapy for all" approach, we a...