Diseases
09 Mar 2006
Gonorrhoea (GC)
Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection which usually affects the genito-urinary organs. It is treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
09 Mar 2006
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.
Anatomy
09 Mar 2006
Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy
The male urogenital or reproductive system includes the prostate, penis, testes, and urethra. It enables sperm production and urination.
Cancer
06 Mar 2006
Breast cancer: Male breast carcinoma
Breast cancer in males is similar to that in females, however it is less common and there are differences in risk factors and treatments.
Anatomy
03 Mar 2006
Skin colour
Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.
Children's health
03 Mar 2006
Food additives
Food additives are chemical substances added to foods to improve flavour, texture, colour, appearance and consistency, or as preservatives during manufacturing or processing. Herbs, spices,…
Bone
28 Feb 2006
Cancer pain
Cancer pain (neuropathic pain, chronic pain) is a common complication of cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and cancer metastasis.
Blood
28 Feb 2006
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a term used to describe a process used to examine urine using chemical and/or physical means. Urinalysis consists of whole host of chemical…
Blood
22 Feb 2006
Fibrates
Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.