Effective hemostasis is critical to the success of surgical procedures, directly influencing patient outcomes and operative efficiency. While conventional methods such as ligation, cautery, and…
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) encompasses a group of arrhythmias characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles. This condition can cause significant discomfort…
Supraventricular arrhythmias refer to abnormal heart rhythms that originate above the ventricles, specifically in the atria or the atrioventricular (AV) node. These arrhythmias range from…
Suprapubic pain, located just above the pubic bone in the lower abdomen, is a common but multifaceted symptom encountered in clinical practice. It may be…
The gag reflex, or pharyngeal reflex, is a normal protective response triggered by stimulation of the oropharyngeal region. While its purpose is to prevent aspiration,…
Recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, particularly HSV-2, poses a significant clinical burden in individuals with HIV. Due to the immunocompromised status in HIV-positive patients,…
Recurrent herpes simplex infection refers to the reactivation of latent herpes simplex virus (HSV), primarily types HSV-1 and HSV-2. Following the initial episode, the virus…
Superficial ocular infections are localized infections affecting the outermost layers of the eye and its adnexa, including the conjunctiva, corneal epithelium, eyelid margins, and lacrimal…
Superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) is the second most common subtype of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most prevalent form of skin cancer globally. Unlike…
Sulfadiazine, a sulfonamide antimicrobial agent, is widely used in the treatment of various bacterial infections and toxoplasmosis, often in combination with pyrimethamine. Despite its therapeutic…