Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery)
Amoebiasis is a type of dysentery caused by a parasitic infection. It causes bloody diarrhoea and most commonly occurs because of poor sanitation.
Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Hypothermia
Hypothermia refers to a body temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius. It occurs when the body's natural defences (e.g. shivering) are insufficient.
Diseases
30 Dec 2004
Grief (mourning; grieving; bereavement)
Grief and mourning are emotional responses to events such as the loss of a loved one. It may involve crying, anxiety, sleep difficulties or other…
Children's health
30 Dec 2004
Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye disease characterised by neovascularisation, the abnormal growth of blood vessels, in the eye.
Children's health
29 Dec 2004
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person loses control of their sleep-wake cycle. They may fall asleep suddenly during the day or be unable…
Diseases
23 Dec 2004
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease of cartilage in the ear, nose or windpipe. It causes pain, swelling and destruction of cartilage.
Diseases
20 Dec 2004
Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)
Fatty liver disease (also called steatosis, steatohepatitis or non-alcoholic liver disease) refers to the accumulation of fatty tissues in the liver.
Bone
14 Dec 2004
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED)
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a rare genetic condition that affects the “growing portion” or head of the long bones, causing abnormal development.
Diseases
13 Dec 2004
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is characterised by stiff hands and is incurable.
