Children's health
24 Sep 2005
Jaundice
Jaundice results from excesive blood bilirubin levels, and may be a symptom of liver failure or disease, or bile duct disorders such as gallstones.
Diseases
22 Sep 2005
Pathological gambling
Pathological gambling, the chronic inability to resist the urge to gamble, affects a person's finances and social life. It differs from problem gambling.
Children's health
21 Sep 2005
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome refers to withdrawal symptoms in babies born to mothers who used addictive substances while pregnant including alcohol.
Diseases
21 Sep 2005
Retinoschisis
Retinoschisis occurs when the eye's retina splits into two layers. It causes gradual visual loss and may lead to retinal detachment.
Blood
15 Sep 2005
Hypercalcaemia
Hypercalcaemia refers to high blood calcium levels. It can be mild or severe, and is a common and life threatening cause of bone pain in…
Blood
14 Sep 2005
MALT lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is a type of lymphatic system cancer classified as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects B lymphocytes.
Blood
14 Sep 2005
Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma
Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects the lymphatic system which helps fight infections.
Blood
14 Sep 2005
Mantle cell lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
Mantle cell lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system with no known cause. It mainly affects B lymphocytes.
Blood
11 Sep 2005
Burkitt's lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or cancer which affects the lymphatic system. It is rare in Australian adults but affects children.
