Category: P

Sustained fever lasting over ten days without an evident reason. Typically, this is linked to a challenging-to-identify ailment or an atypical presentation of a common illness. Possible sources include viral infections, tuberculosis, certain cancers like lymphoma, and connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus and temporal arteritis. Another potential factor for unexplained fever is…

An infrequent anomaly affecting the pulmonary valve situated at the egress of the heart’s right ventricle (lower chamber). In this condition, the valve does not seal adequately, permitting blood to regurgitate back into the heart. Common contributors to pulmonary incompetence encompass rheumatic fever, endocarditis (inflammation of the inner heart lining), or significant pulmonary hypertension.  

Medications comprising psoralens, chemical compounds found in certain plants and also present in certain perfumes. Once absorbed by the skin, psoralens interact with ultraviolet light, leading to skin tanning or inflammation. These psoralen medications, when combined with ultraviolet light (referred to as PUVA therapy), are employed for treating conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo. Excessive exposure…

Artificially created prostaglandins serve various medical purposes. For instance, Dinoprostone is often used in conjunction with synthetic oxytocin to induce labor. Mifepristone can be orally administered to initiate an abortion, which is then followed by the insertion of a gemeprost suppository to soften and widen the cervix. Alprostadil is utilized to treat newborns who are…

Antibiotics used to inhibit the onset of bacterial infections, often administered to individuals undergoing surgical procedures or those who have recently sustained severe injuries. For instance, they are prescribed to ward off endocarditis in patients with artificial heart valves or heart valve abnormalities who are receiving dental treatments. These drugs may also be given to…

A trade name for finasteride, a medication that inhibits the action of male hormones. This formulation is commonly used to address male-pattern hair loss.  

A collection of medications that resemble the hormone progesterone, encompassing both natural progesterone and its synthetic variants. Progestogen medications are employed in various forms of birth control. They can be used alone in options like the progestogen-only pill, contraceptive implants, and injectable contraceptives. They can also be combined with estrogen-based drugs in multi-hormonal birth control…

A vital female sex hormone necessary for the proper operation of the female reproductive system. Progesterone is synthesized in the ovaries during the latter part of the menstrual cycle and by the placenta during pregnancy. Minimal quantities are also generated by the adrenal glands and, in males, by the testes. Throughout the menstrual cycle, progesterone…

Microorganism varieties residing within the digestive tract, functioning as a defense against detrimental microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and viruses. Certain beverages are produced with probiotic bacteria, believed to contribute to the well-being of the digestive system.  

A variant of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that impacts the brain or spinal cord. This type of cancer is most frequently observed in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS or individuals using immunosuppressant medications.