Bone
16 Jan 2007
Dental caries
Dental caries is caused by oral infection with bacteria. It leads to tooth decay and cavities (holes in teeth or rotten teeth), and causes toothache.
Blood
08 Jan 2007
Petechiae skin purpura
Petechiae skin purpura are pinpoint bleeds under the skin which may result from trauma, infection or in serious cases requiring treatment, a blood disorder.
Cancer
20 Dec 2006
Skin moles (benign pigmented lesions, benign melanocytic lesions, melanocytic naevi, nevocytic naevi)
Benign moles (pigmented lesions) are harmless abnormalities of the skin. However they appear similar to cancerous moles which need medical attention.
Diseases
13 Dec 2006
Stretch marks (striae distensae)
Stretch marks (striae distensae) are scars on the skin caused by excessive stretching in pregnancy or obesity, commonly on the stomach, breasts and thighs.
Blood
26 Nov 2006
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II)
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II) causes a drop in blood platelets, which increases blood clotting and the risk of blood clots.
Diseases
24 Oct 2006
Occipital neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache characterised by stabbing pain in the back of the head, usually on one side, followed by reduced sensation.
Children's Health
11 Oct 2006
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an acute infection with Toxoplasma gondii. It can have serious health risks for pregnant women or people with suppressed immune function.
Children's health
04 Oct 2006
Burns
Burns are commonly caused by heat and destroys the skin and surface layers. They require burn first aid treatment and often emergency department treatment.
Diseases
08 Sep 2006
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that causes inflammation and rash, usually in people with hay fever, eczema, asthma or other allergies.
