Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly oropharyngeal cancers, have risen significantly over the past two decades. While tobacco and alcohol have…
Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is the most common form of secondary osteoporosis and a significant cause of morbidity among patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy. Effective prevention…
Prevention of Fetal Neural Tube Defects During Pregnancy
Fetal neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious congenital malformations that arise during early embryonic development, commonly manifesting as spina bifida or anencephaly. Preventive strategies play…
Prevention of Disseminated Candidiasis
Disseminated candidiasis, a severe and potentially life-threatening systemic fungal infection caused primarily by Candida albicans and other non-albicans species, presents a significant challenge in hospitalized…
Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis Recurrence
Recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) presents a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Once a patient experiences an initial episode, the likelihood of recurrence is…
Prevention of CMV Disease After Organ Transplantation
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of infectious complications following solid organ transplantation. Its presence not only results in direct effects—such as CMV syndrome and…
Prevention of CMV Disease After Kidney Transplantation
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains one of the most significant viral infections in renal transplant recipients. CMV infection following kidney transplantation not only causes direct disease but…
Prevention of CMV Disease After Cardiac Transplantation
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common opportunistic infection following cardiac transplantation. It is associated with direct effects such as CMV syndrome and tissue-invasive disease, as…
Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity
Cisplatin remains a cornerstone chemotherapeutic agent for treating various solid tumors, including testicular, ovarian, head and neck, and lung cancers. However, its clinical efficacy is…
Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Neurotoxicity
Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity, particularly peripheral neuropathy, is a frequent and often dose-limiting complication of cancer treatment. This form of neurotoxicity primarily affects sensory nerves and is…