Diseases
27 Feb 2009
Groin strain
Groin strain is a term used to describe an injury to one of the muscles or tendons located within the groin region of the inner…
Cancer
14 Nov 2008
Molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease, GTD)
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), also known as molar pregnancy, are benign or malignant pregnancy-related tumours, arising in placental tissues.
Diseases
13 Nov 2008
Infertility
Infertility is the inability to conceive for 12 months despite having sex. It affects 8% of couples and has emotional and financial consequences.
Children's health
16 Oct 2008
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS; cot death)
SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome, also called cot death, is the death of a baby less than 12 months old while sleep, with no…
Diseases
14 Aug 2008
Gestational diabetes mellitus (pregnancy diabetes)
Gestational diabetes mellitus is glucose intolerance diagnosed during pregnancy. It is usually temporary but may affect mother and baby's health.
Children's health
21 Jun 2008
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is the most common childhood behavioural disorder. The 10% of children with ODD are defiant, disobedient and hostile.
Cancer
29 May 2008
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are abnormal changes in the cells of the prostate gland that may lead to the development of prostate cancer.
Diseases
23 May 2008
Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
Dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca refers to eye irritation caused by reduced tear production, resulting in dry, red eyes.
Cancer
13 May 2008
Ovarian cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the ovary
Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries, reproductive organs which produce hormones and eggs. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death in women.
