raynaud's phenomenon

Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Raynaud's phenomenon is a vascular disorder characterized by episodic constriction of small arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to extremities, primarily fingers and toes. Triggered…
rat-bite fever

Rat-Bite Fever

Rat-bite fever is a bacterial infection that can result from a bite or scratch from a rat or other rodent. The condition is rare, but…
rapid cycling bipolar disorder

Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression. While the disorder is widely recognized, there…
raised seborrheic keratosis

Raised Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous (benign) skin tumor that appears as a raised, wart-like lesion. Often characterized by a rough, scaly surface, seborrheic keratosis is…
radiation-induced mucositis

Radiation-Induced Mucositis

Radiation-induced mucositis is a common and debilitating complication resulting from radiation therapy, especially in the treatment of cancers in areas such as the head, neck,…
rabies vaccination

Rabies Vaccination

Rabies remains one of the most lethal viral infections known to humanity, characterized by a nearly 100% fatality rate once clinical symptoms appear. Vaccination plays…
rabies postexposure prophylaxis

Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis

Rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an urgent, life-saving intervention administered to individuals exposed to the rabies virus. Given the nearly 100% fatality rate of symptomatic…