polycythemia vera

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

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…
poisoning due to scorpion venom

Poisoning Due to Scorpion Venom

Poisoning due to scorpion venom, also known as scorpion envenomation, represents a significant medical emergency in tropical and subtropical regions. Among the 1,500+ species of…
poisoning due to nerve agent

Poisoning Due to Nerve Agent

Poisoning Due to Nerve Agent: Nerve agent poisoning refers to the toxic effects caused by a group of highly lethal chemical compounds designed to disrupt…
pleural malignant effusion

Malignant Pleural Effusion

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a serious oncologic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cancer-related fluid in the pleural cavity. This condition typically indicates…
pleural empyema

Pleural Empyema

Pleural empyema, also referred to as empyema thoracis, is the accumulation of pus within the pleural cavity—the space between the lung and the chest wall—typically…
platysma bands

Platysma Bands

Platysma bands are vertical lines or cords that become prominent in the neck region with age. These visible structures are due to the contraction, separation,…
plasmodium malariae malaria prevention

Plasmodium malariae Malaria Prevention

Plasmodium malariae, the causative agent of quartan malaria, continues to persist in various tropical regions despite global malaria reduction efforts. Although typically associated with lower…
plaque psoriasis

Plaque Psoriasis

it is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder marked by raised, inflamed, and scaly patches on the skin. As the most common form of psoriasis, it…
pityriasis rubra pilaris

Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP)

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare, chronic dermatologic condition characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis, erythroderma, and palmoplantar keratoderma. The disease often progresses from isolated patches…