Postoperative ileus (POI) is a temporary impairment of gastrointestinal (GI) motility following surgical procedures, particularly abdominal surgeries. It is a common yet complex complication that…
Postoperative acute pain is a common, expected physiological response following surgical intervention. It typically arises within hours after surgery and lasts up to 7 days,…
Postmenopausal urethral atrophy is a component of the broader genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), characterized by estrogen deficiency-induced atrophic changes in the urethra, bladder, and…
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. This condition leads to increased bone fragility…
Hormone-dependent breast cancer, also referred to as hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer, is characterized by the expression of estrogen receptors (ER) and/or progesterone receptors (PR)…
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common and persistent complication of herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles. It is characterized by chronic neuropathic pain that…
Postexposure plague prophylaxis (PEP) is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing illness in individuals exposed to Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for plague.…
Posterior synechiae are adhesions between the posterior surface of the iris and the anterior lens capsule. These adhesions typically develop as a consequence of intraocular…
Postencephalitic parkinsonism (PEP) is a rare, neurodegenerative condition resulting from viral encephalitis, most notably encephalitis lethargica. It is characterized by Parkinson-like motor symptoms including bradykinesia,…
Postcoital contraception, commonly referred to as emergency contraception, encompasses medical interventions used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. These methods are most…