Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, commonly known as Addison’s disease, is a rare yet critical endocrine disorder that affects the adrenal glands' ability to produce essential hormones,…
Prevention of Varicella After Exposure
Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Transmission typically occurs through respiratory droplets or direct contact…
Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often referred to as a "mini-stroke" because it exhibits similar symptoms to a full-blown stroke but resolves within a…
Prevention of Surgery-Induced Bleeding
Glanzmann's thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by defects in the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex, which is essential for platelet aggregation. As…
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…