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Thrombosis in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a prothrombotic, immune-mediated adverse reaction to heparin exposure. Paradoxically, HIT causes thrombosis rather than bleeding, despite the hallmark of thrombocytopenia. It…

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Thromboembolic Disorder

Thromboembolic disorders are conditions characterized by the abnormal formation and migration of blood clots within the circulatory system. These clots, or thrombi, may form in…

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Thrombocytosis in Myeloproliferative Disease

Thrombocytosis is defined as a sustained elevation in platelet count exceeding 450,000/μL. When occurring in the context of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), this hematologic abnormality is…

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Thick Bronchial Secretions

Thick bronchial secretions refer to abnormally viscous mucus accumulating within the bronchial tubes. These secretions are typically composed of water, glycoproteins, lipids, and immune cells.…

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Thiamine Deficiency

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy metabolism, nerve function, and glucose utilization. It serves as a coenzyme in…

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Tetanus-Diphtheria Prevention

Tetanus and diphtheria are life-threatening bacterial infections that, while rare in industrialized nations, continue to pose significant health risks globally. Prevention strategies for both diseases…

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Tetanus Prevention

Tetanus, caused by the neurotoxin-producing bacterium Clostridium tetani, remains a potentially fatal disease despite being entirely preventable. Characterized by painful muscle stiffness, spasms, and autonomic…

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Tetanus Adjunct Treatment

Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, leads to a life-threatening neurological syndrome marked by severe muscle spasms and autonomic dysfunction. While immunization and wound care remain…

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Tetanus

Tetanus is a severe, potentially life-threatening neurological disease caused by the neurotoxin tetanospasmin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium is widely…

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Testicular Germ Cell Tumor

Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) represent the most common form of testicular cancer, predominantly affecting males between the ages of 15 and 40. Derived from…