Dental Care
27 Jan 2011
Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)
Oral thrush (candidiasis) is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Anti-fungals are used in treatment.
Diseases
04 Aug 2010
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is an allergy that causes redness and itching in both eyes (red or pink eyes) in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Children's health
03 Aug 2010
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis that usually affects both eyes, causing discomfort, imflammation and red eyes.
Diseases
23 Jul 2010
Simple allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC); perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC))
Simple allergic conjunctivitis includes seasonal (triggered by allergens like pollen) and perennial (triggered by allergens like dust mites or animal hair).
Diseases
23 Jul 2010
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)
Giant papillary conjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis caused by mechanical irritation to the eye from a foreign body, often a contact lens.
Diseases
02 Jul 2010
Primary insomnia (idiopathic insomnia)
Primary insomnia refers to sleep difficulties that affect daytime functioning and are not associated with any other medical condition or substance use.
Blood
16 May 2010
Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta is a life threatening pregnancy condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus. Excessive blood loss during delivery may occur.
Children's health
17 Apr 2010
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS; idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis; ILTS; idiopathic tracheal stenosis)
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway from inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause.
Chronic Pain
01 Apr 2010
Spasmodic dysphonia (laryngeal dystonia)
Spasmodic dysphonia, also called laryngeal dystonia, is a rare movement disorder that causes the vocal cords to involuntarily spasm. It affects speech.
