Chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmias globally and is closely associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, particularly ischemic…
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…
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…
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…
Skin allografts remain indispensable in the management of extensive burns, chronic wounds, and certain reconstructive procedures. However, the immunogenic nature of skin, rich in antigen-presenting…
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…
Seizures following cranial trauma or neurosurgical interventions represent a serious neurological complication with implications for recovery, long-term outcomes, and patient safety. These seizures can be…
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…
Rhesus isoimmunization, or Rh sensitization, occurs when an Rh-negative mother is exposed to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells (RBCs), triggering an immune response that results…
Rh isoimmunization, or Rh sensitization, occurs when an Rh-negative woman is exposed to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells (RBCs), leading to the production of anti-D…