neonatal apnea

Neonatal Apnea

Neonatal apnea is a respiratory disorder in newborns characterized by temporary pauses in breathing lasting more than 20 seconds. It primarily affects preterm infants due…
neonatal abstinence syndrome

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a withdrawal condition in newborns caused by maternal use of opioids or other addictive substances during pregnancy. The condition affects…
neisseria gonorrhea pelvic cellulitis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Pelvic Cellulitis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae pelvic cellulitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection affecting the pelvic tissues, often resulting from untreated or complicated gonorrhea. This condition can…
necrotizing pneumonia

Necrotizing Pneumonia

Necrotizing pneumonia (NP) is a rare but severe complication of bacterial pneumonia characterized by extensive lung tissue necrosis, abscess formation, and cavitary lesions. It is…
necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe and potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature and low-birth-weight infants. This condition leads to inflammation and necrosis…
necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum (NLD)

Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum (NLD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition primarily associated with diabetes mellitus. It manifests as yellowish, atrophic plaques, typically on the lower…
necator americanus infection

Necator americanus Infection

Necator americanus is a species of hookworm that infects humans, causing anemia and other health complications. This parasitic nematode primarily affects individuals in tropical and…
nausea gravidarum

Nausea Gravidarum

Nausea gravidarum, commonly known as morning sickness, is a condition characterized by nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It typically occurs in the first trimester but…