Prevention of Skin Allograft Rejection
Skin allografts remain indispensable in the management of extensive burns, chronic wounds, and certain reconstructive procedures. However, the immunogenic nature of skin, rich in antigen-presenting…
Prevention of Skeletal Related Events in Multiple Myeloma
Skeletal-related events (SREs) in multiple myeloma (MM) represent a major cause of morbidity and impaired quality of life. These events, including pathologic fractures, spinal cord…
Prevention of Seizures Following Cranial Trauma or Surgery
Seizures following cranial trauma or neurosurgical interventions represent a serious neurological complication with implications for recovery, long-term outcomes, and patient safety. These seizures can be…
Prevention of Rubella After Exposure
Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus, primarily transmitted via respiratory droplets. Although typically mild in…
Prevention of Rhesus Isoimmunization Affecting Pregnancy
Rhesus isoimmunization, or Rh sensitization, occurs when an Rh-negative mother is exposed to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells (RBCs), triggering an immune response that results…
Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization After First-Trimester Pregnancy
Rh isoimmunization, or Rh sensitization, occurs when an Rh-negative woman is exposed to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells (RBCs), leading to the production of anti-D…
Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization After Blood Transfusion
Rh isoimmunization, or Rh alloimmunization, is a potentially serious immunologic reaction that occurs when an Rh-negative individual is exposed to Rh-positive red blood cells (RBCs),…
Prevention of Rh Incompatibility Reaction in Pregnancy
Rh incompatibility occurs when an Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive fetus, leading to the maternal immune system recognizing fetal red blood cells as foreign and…
Prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Newborn
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborns is a critical condition primarily caused by insufficient production of pulmonary surfactant, most commonly affecting preterm infants. Surfactant is…
Prevention of Relapse to Opioid Dependence
Opioid dependence is a chronic and relapsing condition characterized by compulsive opioid use despite harmful consequences. Even after successful detoxification, individuals with opioid use disorder…