Diseases

Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
Bone 02 Feb 2010

Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)

Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head…
Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Diseases 21 Jan 2010

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Diseases 19 Jan 2010

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterised by absent or diminished sexual interest and desire, and lack of motivation to become sexually aroused.
Macular degeneration
Diseases 15 Jan 2010

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the nerves in the macula, the central portion of the eye's retina. It affects high acuity vision needed for sharp focus.
Cataracts
Diseases 04 Jan 2010

Cataracts

A cataract is an eye problem in which the lens becomes cloudy or opaque, causing blindness and visual loss. It can be treated with cataract…
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs)
Diseases 02 Nov 2009

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs)

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are the most common type of cancer affecting cells in the gastrointestinal tract, usually the stomach cells.
Oral mucositis (OM)
Dental Care 21 Oct 2009

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.
Glaucoma
Diseases 15 Oct 2009

Glaucoma

Glaucoma, a group of disorders affecting the eyes, is a leading cause of blindness. Increased intraocular pressure damages eye tissues and the optic nerve.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (adult ADHD)
Diseases 09 Oct 2009

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (adult ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention.