Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed medications for pain and inflammation. Despite their efficacy, they are a leading cause of gastric…
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 Nerve Agent Poisoning
Nerve agents are among the most lethal chemical warfare substances, classified under organophosphorus compounds. They disrupt the nervous system by irreversibly inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, leading to…
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…
Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes triggered by the central nervous system in response to a wide variety of stimuli, including gastrointestinal irritation, vestibular dysfunction,…
Prevention of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) refers to a group of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), including Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare. These organisms are commonly found in the…
Prevention of Muscle Cramps Associated with Heat Exhaustion
Muscle cramps linked to heat exhaustion, commonly referred to as heat cramps, are painful, involuntary muscle spasms occurring during or after intense physical activity in…
Prevention of Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is a common condition triggered by repetitive motion from vehicles such as cars, boats, airplanes, or virtual simulation. It occurs when the inner…
Prevention of Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which inflames the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Despite advancements in…
