post-anesthesia respiratory depression
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Post-Anesthesia Respiratory Depression

Post-anesthesia respiratory depression is a potentially life-threatening complication that occurs following the administration of anesthesia, particularly during the immediate postoperative period. It is characterized by…
post traumatic stress disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition that develops in some individuals after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as war, natural disasters,…
post traumatic osteoarthritis
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Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a chronic, degenerative joint condition that develops following a traumatic injury to a joint. Unlike primary osteoarthritis, which typically arises from…
porphyria cutanea tarda
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most prevalent form of hepatic porphyria, a group of metabolic disorders resulting from enzyme deficiencies in the heme biosynthetic…
polymyositis
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Polymyositis

Polymyositis is a chronic inflammatory myopathy that primarily targets skeletal muscles, leading to progressive muscle weakness. As an autoimmune disorder, it arises when the immune…
polymyalgia rheumatica
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting adults over the age of 50. Characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck,…
polymorphous light eruption
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Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE)

Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is a common photosensitivity disorder characterized by an abnormal skin reaction to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, typically following sun exposure. It most…
polycythemia vera
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Polycythemia Vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare, chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) marked by the overproduction of red blood cells in the bone marrow. In many cases,…
polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by hormonal imbalances, irregular ovulation, and the presence…