Prevention of Surgery-Induced Bleed in Von Willebrand’s Disease
Von Willebrand’s disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, caused by quantitative or qualitative defects in von Willebrand factor (VWF). The disease impairs…
Prevention of Stress Ulcer
Stress ulcers are acute gastric mucosal lesions frequently encountered in critically ill patients, especially those in intensive care units (ICUs). These lesions can progress to…
Prevention of Skeletal Related Events in Multiple Myeloma
Skeletal-related events (SREs) in multiple myeloma (MM) represent a major cause of morbidity and impaired quality of life. These events, including pathologic fractures, spinal cord…
Prevention of Rubella After Exposure
Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus, primarily transmitted via respiratory droplets. Although typically mild in…
Prevention of Relapse to Opioid Dependence
Opioid dependence is a chronic and relapsing condition characterized by compulsive opioid use despite harmful consequences. Even after successful detoxification, individuals with opioid use disorder…
Prevention of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Oropharyngeal candidiasis, commonly referred to as oral thrush, is a fungal infection primarily caused by Candida albicans. It affects the mucous membranes of the mouth…
Prevention of Oropharyngeal Cancer Due to Human Papillomavirus
Oropharyngeal cancer, a malignancy affecting the middle part of the throat, has increasingly been linked to persistent infection with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV),…
Prevention of Neutropenia from Cancer Chemotherapy
Neutropenia is a significant and potentially life-threatening complication of cancer chemotherapy, characterized by a reduction in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), thereby compromising the body's ability…
Prevention of Neonatal Ophthalmia (Ophthalmia Neonatorum)
Neonatal ophthalmia, also known as ophthalmia neonatorum, is an acute conjunctival infection occurring within the first 28 days of life. The condition is predominantly caused…
Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection
Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae, GBS) is a leading cause of severe infections in newborns, including sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. GBS is typically found in…