This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

First and corresponding author Anita Arias, M.D., St. Jude Department of Pediatric Medicine and senior author Asya Agulnik, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Global Critical Care ...

Acute prostatitis is a sudden inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a rare type of prostatitis that can resemble a urinary tract infection. A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics for acute ...

This common sinus inflammation is often caused by a cold or other viral injection. Usually your symptoms will go away within 10 days, but can last up to 4 weeks. A health professional can help ...

It’s almost impossible to avoid viruses and bacteria, but certain risk factors increase your chances of developing acute respiratory infection. The immune systems of children and older adults are more ...

Acute pancreatitis was associated with increased long-term mortality, particularly among patients with non–gallstone-related pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis. The increased mortality rate ...

Pneumonia is one condition that’s commonly mistaken for bronchitis, as it can be particularly tricky to tell the difference between the two. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are conditions that involve ...