This article defines acute and chronic conditions, outlines how both types progress, and gives some examples of each type of condition. Acute conditions develop suddenly and often last for a short ...

The same viruses that cause colds and the flu are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. These viruses are spread through the air when people cough. They also are spread through physical contact ...

For example, obesity is very prominent in the southern United States. Acute illnesses are easy to diagnose and treat most times, but chronic illnesses are not easily diagnosed and treated.

THE acute radiation syndrome is an illness produced by exposure of the entire body, or a large part of the body, to ionizing radiations of a penetrating character. Although virtually unknown in ...

Antibiotics are typically the first-line treatment for acute cholecystitis, which people usually receive in a hospital setting. Examples include penicillins, cephalosporins, and quinolones.

They are examples of how the statement can be measured, and can be adapted and used flexibly. Evidence of local arrangements to ensure that adults with a suspected acute coronary syndrome are assessed ...

Some adults with acute stroke may need treatment in higher-level units, such as high dependency or intensive care units. The following measures can be used to assess the quality of care or service ...