vascular dementia
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Vascular Dementia

Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, resulting from impaired blood flow to the brain. The condition arises due…
vascular access thrombosis
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Vascular Access Thrombosis

Vascular access thrombosis is a significant complication in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It involves the formation of a blood clot within the vascular access site, such…
variegate porphyria
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Variegate Porphyria

Variegate porphyria (VP) is a rare genetic disorder that affects heme biosynthesis—the process responsible for producing heme, an essential component of hemoglobin. Caused by mutations…
varicose veins
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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that typically appear on the legs and feet due to weakened or damaged vein valves. These dysfunctional valves lead…
varicella vaccination
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Varicella Vaccination

Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Though often self-limiting in children, varicella can result in…
vancomycin resistant enterococcus faecium bacteremia
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Bacteremia

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) represents a formidable nosocomial pathogen, responsible for a growing number of bloodstream infections worldwide. These infections predominantly affect immunocompromised patients, individuals…
vaginal hysterectomy infection prevention
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Vaginal Hysterectomy Infection Prevention

Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure preferred for treating benign gynecological conditions such as fibroids, uterine prolapse, and abnormal bleeding. Despite its advantages—reduced recovery…