Blood
09 Dec 2004
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis refers to a group of diseases in which insoluble protein is abnormally deposited in tissues and organs, changing their structure and function.
Diseases
07 Dec 2004
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS)
Pigmented villonodular synovitis refers to swelling of joints, most commonly knee and hip, that results in fluid production and may damage the bones.
Diseases
24 Nov 2004
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease which causes fever, weight loss and muscle wasting in adults. It is thought to be an autoimmune condition.
Bone
22 Nov 2004
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia causes weak bones and poor bone formation in adults. Caused by vitamin D deficiency, it is equivalent to rickets in children.
Blood
22 Nov 2004
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)
Polyarteritis nodosa is a condition which affects the small and medium blood vessels that supply the liver, muscles, heart and/or intestines.
Diseases
22 Nov 2004
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder which affects eye, bone and heart tissue. It is associated with scoliosis.
Blood
19 Nov 2004
Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)
Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of blood vessels, mostly affecting children. The cause is unknown but thought to be related to infection.
Children's health
29 Sep 2004
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Bone
27 Sep 2004
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a spinal cord disorder mainly affecting people over 40 years. It causes severe neck pain and restricted neck and shoulder movement.
