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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Acute liver failure is a medical emergency that can cause life threatening complications. It’s most commonly caused by drug overdose in the United States, with acetaminophen being the most common ...

Unlike the other definitions, the definition of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver does not include extrahepatic organ failures. 2,14,15 Rather, the definition is based on the ...

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 ...

Acute pain is sharp, sudden, and short-lived discomfort. It typically lasts only a brief time. Though it may not be serious, it could point to an underlying problem in some cases. Acute pain comes on ...

Respiratory failure is a condition in which your lungs have a hard time loading your blood with oxygen or removing carbon dioxide. "Respiratory failure represents the respiratory system's inability to ...

The care of immunocompromised adults with acute respiratory failure (ARF) remains one of the greatest challenges of intensive care medicine.1 Management of these patients is challenging because ...