prophylaxis
Noun
Meaning
The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment.
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Today's extension of the Edwards prohibition is the latest stage of prophylaxis built upon prophylaxis, producing a veritable fairyland castle of imagined constitutional restriction upon law enforcement.
Although prophylaxis is available and is often initiated in patients with large tumors, this is a dangerous side-effect that can lead to death if left untreated.
Most of the data concerns use of HCQ for treatment, but one study included used the medication as prophylaxis with excellent results.
In 1897, Edmond Nocard showed that tetanus antitoxin induced passive immunity in humans, and could be used for prophylaxis and treatment.
FDA-approved agents include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, and penicillin. citation In possible cases of pulmonary anthrax, early antibiotic prophylaxis treatment is crucial to prevent possible death.
A primary safety endpoint for thrombolic events was added to determine the efficacy of enoxaparin prophylaxis, and any patient who experienced such an event had to discontinue PEGPH20.