Observation is a conservative management option in infants with nonrefluxing hydronephrosis, primary nonrefluxing megaureter and ureterocele diagnosed postnatally following antenatal detection of ...

Dental prophylaxis involves a dentist cleaning the teeth and inspecting the mouth for signs of any dental issues. Prophylaxis means preventive medical treatment. According to the Centers for Disease ...

Antifungal prophylaxis in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients is a rapidly evolving field. For this prophylaxis to be beneficial and cost-effective, the risk of a life-threatening invasive ...

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) prophylaxis refers to preventive measures that a doctor may take to stop a recurrence of ARF. These measures involve administering antibiotics to prevent infection. ARF is ...

Cancer patients face a high risk for infection when undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), particularly during the period of neutropenia. In this high-risk ...

Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis using non-beta‑lactams administered before major surgery was independently associated with a significantly higher risk for surgical site infection than conventional ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Two doses of PPSV23 5 years apart are recommended. Stratifying T-cell deficiencies can help ensure safe ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A once-monthly subcutaneous prophylaxis dose of fitusiran appeared safe and effective for people with hemophilia ...

People having surgery for which antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated receive this in accordance with the local antibiotic formulary. Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective for preventing surgical site ...