Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early ...

Investigating cases of neurological loss from spinal epidural abscesses in patients who were previously discharged from care centers without diagnostic testing Back pain, fever, and neurological ...

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Diseases that are high priority for diagnostic improvement include relatively rare conditions that have high misdiagnosis rates such as spinal abscess. New research ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Maranda Nyborg, a senior at Fordham University, has been playing basketball her entire life. She's a standout player on the Fordham Rams women's basketball team. However, her ...

It takes a multidisciplinary approach to treat patients with SEA. From admission to rehabilitation, nurses play a major role in improving outcomes. They are responsible for reporting any change in ...