Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot ...

First and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global Critical Care ...

Acute prostatitis is a sudden inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a rare type of prostatitis that can resemble a urinary tract infection. A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics for acute ...

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Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

The incidence of acute pancreatitis is increasing in the United States, and the disorder is now one of the most common reasons for hospitalization with a gastrointestinal condition. In this review, we ...

AECRS lacks consistent definitions, complicating research and treatment, and often leads to overtreatment with antibiotics and corticosteroids. A new regulatory definition for AECRS offers progress ...