HIV Infection: A Comprehensive Overview
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that targets the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), leading to a progressive decline in…
Histoplasmosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus commonly found in soil enriched with bird or bat droppings.…
Histiocytic Neoplasms: A Comprehensive Overview
Histiocytic neoplasms are a rare and heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by the proliferation of histiocytes, which are immune cells derived from the monocyte-macrophage lineage.…
Hip Surgery Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Patients undergoing hip surgery,…
High-Risk Neuroblastoma Involving Bone and Bone Marrow
Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor arising from neural crest cells, predominantly affecting children under five years of age. High-risk neuroblastoma, characterized by metastasis to bone…
High-Risk Neuroblastoma: An In-Depth Analysis
Neuroblastoma, a malignancy originating from neural crest cells, predominantly affects children under five years of age. High-risk neuroblastoma, characterized by specific clinical and biological features,…
High output ileostomy
A high output ileostomy occurs when an ileostomy produces an excessive amount of stoma output, typically exceeding 1,200 milliliters per day. This condition can lead…
High-Grade Glioma with BRAF V600E Mutation
High-grade gliomas (HGGs) are aggressive brain tumors characterized by rapid progression and resistance to conventional therapies. Among them, a subset harbors the BRAF V600E mutation,…
High-Grade Dysplasia Associated with Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the normal squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus transforms into specialized intestinal metaplasia due to chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease…