A highlight of the document is a new severity clinical category system to account for phenotypes and respiratory issues.

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It can be either acute, producing temporary symptoms, or chronic, leading to long-term damage. Acute pancreatitis may lead to chronic pancreatitis in some ...

The world's largest review of opioid pain relievers prescribed for acute pain found these medicines provide only small, short ...

The AHA and ACC issued a guideline on a clinical classification system to define the severity of an acute PE and assist in developing treatment strategies.

For many people, leaving the hospital isn't the end of a health journey; instead, it's the start of ongoing care. Whether that's physical therapy after surgery or occupational and speech therapy ...

Acute pericarditis is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the pericardium, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart. “Acute” means the condition develops quickly or suddenly. The ...

Pneumonia is one condition that’s commonly mistaken for bronchitis, as it can be particularly tricky to tell the difference between the two. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are conditions that involve ...

About 600 to 800 people develop acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in the United States each year. Leukemia is a group of cancers that develop in the cells that produce blood cells. It is classified ...

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 ...