Link Between Glucose-to-Potassium Ratio and Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis and Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis Utilizing the MIMIC Database - Takeaways - MDSpire

Link Between Glucose-to-Potassium Ratio and Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis and Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis Utilizing the MIMIC Database

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  • Bin Feng

  • Wenxin Shen

  • Sheng Cheng

  • Ping Wang

  • Yi Zhang

  • January 8, 2026

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    Sepsis affects 49 million individuals globally, causing approximately 11 million deaths annually, highlighting its significant health impact.

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    Cancer patients have a tenfold increased risk of developing sepsis compared to healthy individuals, with sepsis accounting for 30% of cancer-related deaths.

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    The study investigates the prognostic value of the glucose-to-potassium ratio (GPR) in critically ill patients with sepsis and malignancy.

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    Data were analyzed from 5,559 adult patients with sepsis and cancer, utilizing the MIMIC-IV database for comprehensive clinical information.

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    The primary outcome measured was 30-day all-cause mortality, with secondary outcomes including 90-day and one-year mortality rates.

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Link Between Glucose-to-Potassium Ratio and Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis and Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis Utilizing the MIMIC Database

  • by Bin Feng, Wenxin Shen, Sheng Cheng, Ping Wang, Yi Zhang

  • January 8, 2026

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