Diseases

Diseases 09 Mar 2006

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection which usually affects the genito-urinary organs. It is treated with antibiotics.

Diseases 09 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

Cancer 06 Mar 2006

Breast cancer: Male breast carcinoma

Breast cancer in males is similar to that in females, however it is less common and there are differences in risk factors and treatments.

Cancer 21 Feb 2006

Prostate cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer. It arises in glandular cells of the prostate and usually affects men >60 years.

Chronic Pain 21 Feb 2006

Back pain

Back pain is very common. It usually occurs due to acute or chronic injuries to muscles of the spine, but may also be a symptom…

Cancer 21 Feb 2006

Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Progressive enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) affects most ageing men. Some experience complications like difficulty urinating.

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.

Diseases 21 Feb 2006

Epididymitis and orchitis (epididymo-orchitis)

Epididymitis occurs when infection spreads from the urinary tract to vessels in the penis and testes. It may cause orchitis or inflammation of the testes.