Abstract: Background: It is currently unclear whether parenteral selenium supplementation should be recommended in the management of critically ill patients. Here we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of parenteral selenium supplementation on clinical outcomes. Methods/Principal Findings: Randomized trials investigating parenteral selenium supplementation administered in [...]

To the Editor: DVitamin D deficiency is rarely considered or treated in critically ill patients. However, we recently reported three cases of life-threatening hypocalcemia secondary to vitamin D deficiency, 1,2 highlighting potential acute complications.The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its significance in the intensive care unit (ICU) are [...]