For spotting delirium, suggested screening tools are the 4 ‘A's Test (in general medical settings) and the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU). Prevention is best ...

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Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains both a physician guide and a downloadable/printable patient ...

We discuss the pathophysiology of clinically stable COPD and examine the impact of acutely increased expiratory flow limitation on the compromised respiratory system. Finally, we review the chain of ...

Arthur Johnson was an inmate at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester, and died on August 8 at the John Radcliffe Hospital. An inquest was opened into his death at Oxford Coroner's Court on October 24. The ...

National Cancer Awareness Day highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices.

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It’s also responsible for nearly 350,000 deaths. Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms, types, and causes of sepsis, as well as how it’s treated.

New-onset psychosis in HIV-seropositive patients has prevalence estimates ranging from 0.5 to 15%, [91] and is most often seen in neurocognitive disorders, such as delirium, HIV-associated ...

A stye is a lump on your eyelid caused by a bacterial infection. Improperly sanitized contact lens, eye makeup, and conditions like diabetes and rosacea can increase your risk of a stye. Styes can ...