tricyclic antidepressant overdose

Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose represents a serious medical emergency due to its narrow therapeutic index and significant cardiotoxic and neurotoxic effects. Prompt recognition and evidence-based…
trichostrongyliasis

Trichostrongyliasis

Trichostrongyliasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by nematodes of the genus Trichostrongylus, primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract. This soil-transmitted helminthiasis is prevalent in regions…
treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) presents a significant clinical challenge within psychiatric care. Defined as the persistence of psychotic symptoms despite adequate trials of at least two…
traveler's diarrhea

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Traveler’s diarrhea (TD) is the most common illness affecting international travelers, particularly those visiting low- and middle-income countries. It is typically caused by ingesting contaminated…
transient cerebral ischemia

Transient Cerebral Ischemia

Transient cerebral ischemia, commonly known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke, represents a temporary disruption in the blood supply to the brain. While…
transfusion reaction urticaria

Transfusion Reaction Urticaria

Transfusion reaction urticaria, commonly classified as a mild allergic transfusion reaction, manifests as an acute hypersensitivity response during or shortly after the administration of blood…
tpn-associated cholestasis

TPN-Associated Cholestasis

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), while essential in patients unable to meet nutritional needs enterally, carries the risk of hepatic complications, most notably TPN-associated cholestasis. This…
toxic phenobarbital serum level

Toxic Phenobarbital Serum Level

Phenobarbital is a long-acting barbiturate widely used in the treatment of epilepsy, status epilepticus, and certain withdrawal syndromes. It exerts its effect by enhancing the…