Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains one of the deadliest complications of severe infections, sepsis, trauma, ...

The clinically appropriate duration of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized patients with acute medical illnesses is unknown. In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial, we evaluated the ...

Patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery showed significantly greater improvement in sinonasal quality of life than ...

Acute myocardial infarction with or without ST-segment elevation (STEMI or non-STEMI) is a common cardiac emergency, with the potential for substantial morbidity and mortality. The management of acute ...

Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in patients presenting to the emergency room. It is an ...

Published in January 2026, the AHA-ASA's acute ischemic stroke care guidelines replace those previously issued in 2018.

Acute cholangitis, also known as ascending cholangitis, is a serious disorder of the biliary system, which can be life-threatening, if left untreated. The most frequent reason of obstruction of the ...

University of Utah Health’s ten inpatient acute care units provide a variety of care in a medical/surgical setting for adult patients. These are fast-paced nursing units that promote and support the ...

NICE's service guidance on emergency and acute medical care supports the next steps in the NHS five year forward view. It presents a survey of the best available evidence on a range of questions ...

AIP is a rare genetic disorder affecting heme production, leading to a buildup of porphyrin precursors that can trigger acute episodes. AIP symptoms can range from abdominal pain and nausea to nerve ...

Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most frequent cause of acute kidney injury. It most often results from taking medications that can injure the kidneys, an insufficient blood supply to the kidneys, ...

Consumption of contaminated water, uncooked or roadside food, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and poor hand hygiene ...