Diseases
26 Sep 2009
Placenta praevia
In placenta praevia, the placenta grows in an incorrect position, covering the opening of the uterus. It typically causes painless vaginal bleeding.
Diseases
26 Sep 2009
Placental abruption (abruptio placentae)
Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding.
Chronic Pain
14 Sep 2009
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) that mainly effects the elderly.
Diseases
10 Jun 2009
Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic or extra-uterine pregnancy refers to a pregnancy which grows outside of the uterus, for example in the fallopian tubes. It can be life threatening.
Diseases
02 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
Blood
27 Apr 2009
Gaucher’s disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…
Cancer
07 Apr 2009
Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
Diseases
19 Mar 2009
Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is a type of male sexual dysfunction in which the man ejaculates too quickly so that sex is too short for both partners'…
Blood
14 Mar 2009
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain after lower spinal surgery. It occurs after 5-40% of surgeries.
