Diseases
18 Oct 2004
REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD)
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder refers to weakness of voluntary muscles during light sleep. It causes complex behaviours while dreaming.
Diseases
30 Sep 2004
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Abnormal collagen production affects the skin, ligaments and tendons.
Children's health
29 Sep 2004
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Diseases
28 Sep 2004
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
Bone
27 Sep 2004
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which make hand, feet and other joints painful and stiff. It usually begins at 30-50 years of age.
Chronic Pain
27 Sep 2004
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are inflammatory conditions which cause pain. In up to 50% of cases, the diseases are comorbid.
Bone
27 Sep 2004
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a spinal cord disorder mainly affecting people over 40 years. It causes severe neck pain and restricted neck and shoulder movement.
Bone
25 Sep 2004
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weak, brittle bones which fracture easily. It is most common in post menopausal women.
Bone
25 Sep 2004
Paget’s disease (osteitis deformans)
Paget's disease is a bone disorder characterised by enlarged, thickened bones. Structurally abnormal and brittle, the bones are painful and fracture easily.
