Women at high risk for breast cancer due to genetic, familial, or personal factors require specialized, proactive interventions to mitigate their elevated risk. Prevention efforts…
Bleeding from esophageal varices remains one of the most life-threatening complications of portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis. Preventive strategies, both pharmacological and procedural, are…
Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infections globally, with a disproportionate burden on women, the elderly, and individuals with underlying urological…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a hematologic malignancy marked by the accumulation of dysfunctional B lymphocytes. A major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients…
Bacterial endocarditis, also known as infective endocarditis (IE), is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the heart valves or endocardium. Prevention of bacterial endocarditis…
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling, most often affecting the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and…
Vasospastic angina, also known as variant angina or Prinzmetal’s angina, is characterized by transient myocardial ischemia caused by reversible coronary artery spasms. Unlike stable angina,…
Anginal pain, a hallmark symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), arises due to myocardial ischemia—when oxygen demand exceeds supply in the heart muscle. Preventing angina…
Acute gout attacks are intensely painful episodes of joint inflammation caused by the crystallization of monosodium urate in synovial fluid. While treatment is vital during…
Re-bleeding from an acute gastrointestinal ulcer is a serious complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in therapeutic endoscopy and pharmacologic interventions, recurrence…