Post-Menopausal Symptoms and Their Management
Post-menopause begins 12 consecutive months after a woman’s last menstrual period. It marks the end of natural reproductive years, generally occurring between ages 45 and…
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention
Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and structural deterioration, primarily caused by the sharp decline in estrogen levels following…
Post-Exposure Diphtheria Prevention
Diphtheria, a potentially lethal infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, primarily affects the upper respiratory tract and is transmitted through respiratory droplets or close contact. In…
Post-Exposure Anthrax Prevention
Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming, Gram-positive bacterium. Human infection typically occurs through contact with infected animals or their…
Post-Anesthesia Respiratory Depression
Post-anesthesia respiratory depression is a potentially life-threatening complication that occurs following the administration of anesthesia, particularly during the immediate postoperative period. It is characterized by…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition that develops in some individuals after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as war, natural disasters,…
Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a chronic, degenerative joint condition that develops following a traumatic injury to a joint. Unlike primary osteoarthritis, which typically arises from…
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most prevalent form of hepatic porphyria, a group of metabolic disorders resulting from enzyme deficiencies in the heme biosynthetic…
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a chronic inflammatory myopathy that primarily targets skeletal muscles, leading to progressive muscle weakness. As an autoimmune disorder, it arises when the immune…
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting adults over the age of 50. Characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck,…
