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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition where the lungs can't provide the body's vital organs with enough oxygen. It's usually a complication of a serious existing health condition. Most people have therefore already been admitted to hospital by the time they develop ARDS. Symptoms of ARDS Symptoms of ARDS...

Overview Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time. The pancreas is a small organ located behind the stomach and below the ribcage. Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have...

Overview Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses rapidly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment. Acute leukaemia is classified according to the type of white blood cells affected. The two main types of white blood cells are: lymphocytes – mostly used to fight viral infections...

Overview Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. It progresses rapidly and aggressively and requires immediate treatment. Both adults and children can be affected. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is very rare, with around 650 people diagnosed with the condition each year . Half of all...