Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Background Respiratory distress syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease, occurs almost exclusively in premature infants. The...
Critical chest radiographs
This is the first of a series of critical chest radiographs
Measles
An increasing proble in all the world, specially in Africa, but also in so called developed countries because of refusal to vaccines
Covid-19 outbreak: how misinformation could fuel global panic
Covid19 and social spread have caused misinformation and panic, helping the disease to spread. Let's stop the panic using real information.
Risk Factors for Death From COVID-19 Identified in Wuhan Patients
Patients who did not survive hospitalization for COVID-19 in Wuhan were more likely to be older, have comorbidities, and elevated...
Parotitis
In a globalized world, with too many people without the vaccines, epidemic parotitis is increasing. This is a review of different causes
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Practice Essentials Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from those for ST-segment...
2019-Coronavirus: What Clinicians Need to Know
Clinical Context Concern continues to grow regarding the spread and clinical effect of the 2019 novel coronavirus first described in...
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Background Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a syndrome caused by inadequate blood flow through the mesenteric vessels, resulting in...
Opioid Abuse
Practice Essentials Opioids are powerful pain killers that are highly addictive. Opioid dependence affects nearly 5 million people in the...
