Diseases Starting With P
Xerostomia Secondary to Sjögren's Syndrome
Xerostomia secondary to Sjögren’s syndrome is a hallmark manifestation of this chronic, systemic autoimmune disease, which primari…
Xerostomia Secondary to Radiation Therapy
Xerostomia secondary to radiation therapy refers to persistent dry mouth resulting from damage to salivary glands caused by therap…
Wild-Type RAS, HER2-Positive Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a biologically diverse malignancy characterized by distinct molecular profiles. One such molecular subt…
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a serious neurological disorder composed of two distinct but related conditions: Wernicke enc…
Weight Loss Management for Overweight and Obese Patients
A body mass index (BMI) of 27 or greater signifies a transition from overweight into the clinical zone of obesity when accompanied…
Vomiting
Vomiting, or emesis, is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, triggered by the body's defense mechanisms a…
Vitreomacular Adhesion
Vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) is a pathological condition where the vitreous gel adheres abnormally to the macula, the central part…
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic electrical activity in the ventric…
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular arrhythmias are potentially life-threatening cardiac rhythm disturbances originating from the ventricles. They range f…
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Due to Acinetobacter
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to Acinetobacter species, particularly Acinetobacter baumannii, presents a formidable ch…
Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that occurs in patients r…
Venous Thrombosis
Venous thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a vein. This condition can obstruct normal blood flow,…