Significance of Prophylaxis
Synonyms: Prevention, Protection, Safeguard, Precaution, Deterrence
In Dutch: Profylaxe; In Finnish: Ennaltaehkäisy; In Spanish: Profilaxis
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Hindu concept of 'Prophylaxis'
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Utility of free radical scavengers’ action shown by Astercantha longifolia Nees. is a game changer strategy in the treatment, and managing post viral complications.[1] (2) A measure taken to prevent disease; the text explores the potential of a formulation in the prevention of COVID-19 infection.[2]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Preventive measures taken to maintain health and prevent diseases before they arise.[3]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A preventive measure described in the context of protection from diseases and misfortunes.[4]
The concept of Prophylaxis in scientific sources
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Prophylaxis is the prevention of disease, and the study evaluates the efficacy and safety of micafungin as a prophylaxis for Invasive Fungal Disease in patients.[5] (2) Sensitivity and resistance of E. coli to TMP-SMX was 47.1 and 52.9%, respectively and to nitrofurantoin was 50 and 50%, respectively, while receiving this.[6] (3) This is the act of preventing disease, and the study investigated the potential for pectin preparations to offer prophylaxis against NSAID-induced gastric lesions.[7]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Prophylaxis for opportunistic infections should be the same for HIV-positive and HIV-negative transplant recipients.[8] (2) Prophylaxis is a measure taken to prevent disease, and prophylaxis for mycobacterium avium complex is advocated by some but not included in current South African guidelines.[9] (3) One reference studies the effect of long-term primary aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis on breakthrough Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, showing preventative treatments.[10]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Prophylaxis refers to the preventative measures, like pharmacological interventions, aimed at reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly in hospitalised patients, and can have a significant impact.[11] (2) This is a treatment strategy involving the regular administration of haemostatic agents to prevent bleeding episodes in individuals with haemophilia, as stated in the text.[12] (3) Before the development of PONV, this significantly reduces the incidence of PONV, and drug classes available for this are serotonin-receptor antagonists, glucocorticoids, anticholinergic, and neurokinin-receptor antagonists.[13]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The aim of internal medicine, involving the prevention of cardiac and circulatory disturbances from the beginning, often achieved through occupational therapy.[14]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is the act of preventing disease, and the study looked at the use of antibiotics for this purpose.[15]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The act of taking antibiotics to prevent illness or infection, a behavior observed among university students that is associated with keeping antibiotics at home.[16] (2) Treatment or measures taken to prevent disease or infection, such as in the management of hemophilia.[17] (3) Prophylaxis is utilized for the long-term management of severe Type 3 von Willebrand’s Disease.[18]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Prophylaxis and health were privileged by Brazilian society via social isolation to the detriment of the country’s economic preservation, showing a focus on preventative health measures.[19]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Measures taken to prevent disease or protect against infection.[20]