Children's health
03 Mar 2006
Food additives
Food additives are chemical substances added to foods to improve flavour, texture, colour, appearance and consistency, or as preservatives during manufacturing or processing. Herbs, spices,…
Bone
28 Feb 2006
Cancer pain
Cancer pain (neuropathic pain, chronic pain) is a common complication of cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and cancer metastasis.
Blood
28 Feb 2006
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a term used to describe a process used to examine urine using chemical and/or physical means. Urinalysis consists of whole host of chemical…
Blood
22 Feb 2006
Fibrates
Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Clinical depression
Clinical depression is a common psychological condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and often also anxiety.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Influenza (flu)
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.
Bone
21 Feb 2006
Knee pain
Knee pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the human body's largest joint. It can result from injuries to the knee or hip.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Lower back pain
Lower back pain occurs in the area known as the lumbar spine. It may be acute or chronic depending on whether it persists for longer…
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent, juvenile onset)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus usually develops before 20 years of age. It is treated with insulin injections to regulate blood glucose levels.
