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A recent study conducted by researchers at Northwell Health focused on extreme leukocytosis, a condition characterized by a high white blood cell count exceeding 100,000/microliter, and its impact on ICU patients. The study, which analyzed data from 993 ICU patients with extreme leukocytosis, found a one-month mortality rate of 9.71% and highlighted the need for critical care interventions such as vasopressor support, renal support, and mechanical ventilation. The research emphasized the importance of tailored management strategies for this patient population and suggested further studies to explore the relationship between hematologic malignancies and extreme leukocytosis. [Extracted from the article] |