Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play a significant role in increasing life expectancy…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus. However, this definition does not encompass the complex…
Missing the Target
A 58-year-old man who lived in suburban Boston presented to the emergency department in August with a 2-week history of…
“Coat Hanger” Appearance of the Ribs
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Asthma: diagnosis and management in adults
Asthma is a common respiratory disorder characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. It typically presents with a constellation…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – management of chronic disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, affecting an estimated 1.2 million people in…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: aetiology, pathology, physiology and outcome
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a physiological diagnosis made on the basis of airflow obstruction. It develops when a…
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is clinically defined as irreversible airways dilatation associated with chronic airway inflammation and infection. It is a cause of…
Asthma in children
Asthma is a common disorder in children and places a high burden on healthcare resources. It is one of the…
Coronavirus Threatens an Already Strained Maternal Health System
No visitors. Induced labor. Converted delivery wards. Tens of thousands of women across the country are giving birth in unprecedented…