T Archives - Page 4 of 10 - Health Magazine

Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (TTR-FAP)

Transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy (TTR-FAP) is a rare, autosomal dominant, adult-onset neurodegenerative disease caused by mutations in the TTR (transthyretin) gene. The disease is characterized…

Diseases T

Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Tract

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), also known as urothelial carcinoma, is the most prevalent type of cancer affecting the urinary tract. Originating in the urothelium—the specialized…

Condition T

Transient Cerebral Ischemia

Transient cerebral ischemia, commonly known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke, represents a temporary disruption in the blood supply to the brain. While…

Condition T

Transfusion Reaction Urticaria

Transfusion reaction urticaria, commonly classified as a mild allergic transfusion reaction, manifests as an acute hypersensitivity response during or shortly after the administration of blood…

Diseases T

Trachoma

Trachoma is a highly contagious, chronic eye infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. This condition,…

Condition T

TPN-Associated Cholestasis

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), while essential in patients unable to meet nutritional needs enterally, carries the risk of hepatic complications, most notably TPN-associated cholestasis. This…

Diseases T

Toxoplasmosis Prevention

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan capable of infecting most warm-blooded animals, including humans. Although infections are frequently asymptomatic in…

Diseases T

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite of global concern. This pathogen affects both humans and warm-blooded animals and is…

Diseases T

Toxocariasis

Toxocariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of Toxocara species, primarily Toxocara canis (from dogs) and Toxocara cati (from cats). It is a…

Condition T

Toxic Phenobarbital Serum Level

Phenobarbital is a long-acting barbiturate widely used in the treatment of epilepsy, status epilepticus, and certain withdrawal syndromes. It exerts its effect by enhancing the…