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
Fulminant Myocarditis Clinical Practice Guidelines (AHA, 2020)
This is a quick summary of the guidelines without analysis or commentary. For more information, go directly to the guidelines by clicking th
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Practice Essentials Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from those for ST-segment...
Remdesivir Under Study as Treatment for Novel Coronavirus
More news about coronavurysm rensesuvir, is an antiviral drug wich could be useful for its treatment
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...
Dengue
Dengue is the most common and important arthropod-borne viral (arboviral) illness in humans. It is transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus...
Ebola Virus Infection
Practice Essentials Ebola virus (see the image below) is one of at least 30 known viruses capable of causing viral hemorrhagic fever...
