Tag: acute
150 donated blood after the appeal – no longer an acute shortage
After the appeal for blood donors, roughly 100 people came into the blood center yesterday, and during the morning another 50 came in. – On a normal Friday, we may…
How does bronchitis go? Symptoms, causes and treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis
Bronchitis refers to an infection or inflammation condition that affects the respiratory tract. Types of bronchitis can differ in terms of duration and causes. Acute bronchitis usually occurs as a…
What is an acute coronary syndrome?
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) occurs when the blood supply is suddenly reduced or interrupted at the level of a feeder artery of the heart called the coronary artery. It’s a…
16.5 million children suffer from acute malnutrition in West Africa, according to the World Bank
Food prices continue to rise around the world and Africa is no exception, according to a World Bank report. The financial institution publishes this Monday an inventory of food security…
Italy: The crisis on Lampedusa is becoming increasingly acute
The very small island off Italy had 21 landings in 24 hours on Monday and 19 during the night to today. During the day, the boats have continued to arrive.…
Myeloid leukemia (chronic, acute): symptoms, at what age?
Myeloid leukemia is a cancerous disease of the blood and marrow. It can be acute or chronic. It mainly affects the white blood cells. What is the life expectancy? What…
Acute childhood hepatitis: 2 (known) viruses involved?
We know more about the mysterious epidemic of acute hepatitis that raged among young children last spring in Europe, particularly in France and the United Kingdom. Recent studies point to…
Acute colitis: symptoms, duration, is it serious?
Acute colitis (infectious, viral, etc.) occurs suddenly and is accompanied by symptoms such as fever and intense pain. In France, it represents nearly 10% of annual cases of acute diarrhea.…
Researchers sound the alarm: Acute shortage of personnel as more and more people turn 100 years old
New figures show that the number of people over 100 in Sweden has increased by almost 50% in ten years. Researchers warn that the boom has a flip side; lack…
Chronic or acute cholecystitis: what are the signs?
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. What are its symptoms? Its causes? Its possible complications? How to treat it? Summary Cholecystitis is a inflammation of the gallbladder wall. She…