Diseases
05 Oct 2005
Port-wine stain
Port-wine stain is a birth mark caused by malformation of the blood vessels, which produces a pink or deep purple colouring in the skin.
Diseases
04 Oct 2005
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.
Mental Health
03 Oct 2005
Vagus nerve stimulation for depression
Vagus nerve stimulation involves stimulating the brain via an implanted device that produces electric signals. It treats depression.
Cancer
03 Oct 2005
Cachexia
Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.
Bone
03 Oct 2005
3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3D MRI)
MRI scans can produce 3-dimensional images of internal body structures to diagnose nerve, heart, bone and blood vessel conditions.
Diseases
30 Sep 2005
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is an infection, a growth, or allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus found in soil and decaying vegetation. It affects the lungs.
Diseases
29 Sep 2005
Tardive dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotic medications. Symptoms typically cease with medication withdrawal.
Cancer
25 Sep 2005
Radiofrequency tumour ablation
Medical information about radiofrequency tumour ablation
Heart
24 Sep 2005
Angioplasty
Medical information about angioplasty procedure for coronary (heart) patients. Angioplasty is heart operation medical treatment for coronary artery disease.
