Cancer
30 Jan 2004
Bladder cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 5% of all bladder cancers, the most common type of urinary system cancer. It mostly affects males.
Bone
29 Jan 2004
Ewing's sarcoma
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare bone tumour associated with rapid bone growth in adolescence. It is usually genetic and treated with chemotherapy.
Blood
28 Jan 2004
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer that arises in the precursors of myeloid cells in bone marrow. In normal circumstances, these form white blood cells.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Psittacosis (chlamydial pneumonia, ornithosis, parrot fever, Chlamydia psittaci infection)
Psittacosis or parrot fever is a bacterial infection with Chlamydia psittaci. It mostly affects people working with birds and can cause flu-like symptoms.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Salmonellosis (Salmonella enterocolitis; food poisoning)
Salmonellosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by eating contaminated food or water, such as undercooked poultry. It causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Blood
15 Jan 2004
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer affecting lymphocytes of the lymphatic system, most common in young adults. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Blood
15 Jan 2004
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system's lymphocytes. It may cause anaemia and affect liver function. It is treated with radiotherapy.
Diseases
13 Jan 2004
Leptospirosis (Weil's disease; icterohaemorrhagic fever)
Leptospirosis is an animal-borne bacterial infection which occurs in hot, wet weather and usually causes sudden fever, headaches, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Diseases
07 Jan 2004
Pituitary infarction (pituitary tumour apoplexy)
Pituitary infarction refers to bleeding into the pituitary gland, usually into a tumour. It causes sudden headache and vomiting and is potentially fatal.
