Bone
21 Sep 2004
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints, commonly the hip, knee and spinal joints. It causes cartilage loss and abnormal bone tissue.
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.
Chronic Pain
19 Sep 2004
Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)
Pseudogout refers to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposits in the joints. It may produce symptoms similar to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Bone
18 Sep 2004
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.
Children's health
22 Jul 2004
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
Blood
14 Jul 2004
Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.
Diseases
28 Jun 2004
Congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure is a heart disease or cardiovascular disease characterised by the heart being unable to pump enough blood around the body.
Diseases
15 Jun 2004
Male sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction; impotence)
Male sexual dysfunction, also called erectile dysfunction or impotence, is characterised by a man not being able to get or maintain an erection for sex.
Children's health
08 Jun 2004
Constipation
Constipation is a gastrointestinal condition characterised by lack of regular bowel movements. It may lead to anorectal disorders or diverticular disease.
