Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blood disorders worldwide, with a particularly heavy burden in ...

In a tragic incident a five-year-old girl lost her life after being misdiagnosed with tonsillitis later confirmed to be ...

But there’s a difference between the acute stress you feel before presenting a project at work and the more prolonged, chronic stress you feel while in a toxic relationship—both of which can ...

Background: Haemophilus influenzae is the causative agent of multiple human disease conditions among multiple sites in the human body. Underlying genetic mechanisms are elusive, particularly in ...

HHS plans to fold the CDC's chronic disease center into the new Administration for a Healthy America. Experts fear for coordination with local health departments, among other things.

In acute bacterial sinusitis, the organisms most frequently isolated in samples obtained by sinus aspiration are Streptococcus pneumoniae (31%) and Haemophilus influenzae (21%).

Mar. 13, 2025 — Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain.

Three clinical trials have examined the efficacy and safety of single dose azithromycin (30 mg/kg) in children with uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM). In the first trial, a small pilot study ...

Some studies suggest chronic yeast infections may be due to hypersensitivity to Candida. A genital yeast infection can cause burning and itching sensations.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond acute pain, typically over six months. It can be initiated with an injury or disease, but may persist after the triggering injury has healed.

Pain in the upper abdominal area, usually under the ribs, is the most common symptom of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. Nausea and vomiting are also common. Learn about other symptoms and ...

Background Risk of overuse injury is often monitored through the acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR), where workload is the quantity or magnitude of loading cycles. However, weighting the loading ...