Diseases

Cancer 27 Jan 2005

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular carcinoma in situ; LCIS)

Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma is abnormal breast tissue growth which is usually not dangerous but increases the risk of dangerous types of breast cancer.

Blood 27 Jan 2005

Brain cancer: Lymphoma of the brain

Lymphoma of the brain is a type of brain cancer. It may arise in lymph cells of the brain or metastasise from outside the central…

Blood 21 Jan 2005

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the legs. It is associated with pulmonary embolism and…

Blood 21 Jan 2005

Rhesus disease (Rh incompatibility; Rh factor disease; haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn; HDFN)

Rhesus disease is a blood disorder in which an Rh-negative woman develops antibodies that attack her Rh-positive foetus' red blood cells.

Bone 12 Jan 2005

Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…

Cancer 06 Jan 2005

Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.

Diseases 05 Jan 2005

Grave's disease

Grave's diease is an autoimmune disorder which affects hormone production in the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

Diseases 03 Jan 2005

Shigellosis (Shigella infection; bacterial dysentery)

Infection with Shigella dysenteriae is spread through contaminated faeces. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, and watery or bloody diarrhoea.