Blood
11 Sep 2005
Peripheral T cell lymphoma
Peripheral T cell lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. It affects cells in lymphatic fluid called T cells.
Cancer
10 Sep 2005
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the hormone producing adrenal glands, near the kidneys. It is a treatment for benign and malignant tumours.
Blood
10 Sep 2005
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Small lymphocytic lymphoma
Small lymphocytic lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system. A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, it causes fever, unexplained weight loss and night sweats.
Diseases
04 Sep 2005
Prehypertension
Prehypertension refers to systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg. It may progress…
Diseases
01 Sep 2005
Chronic heart failure
Chronic heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump sufficient blood through the body. It may come on rapidly after a heart attack, or…
Blood
31 Aug 2005
Lymphoblastic lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
Lymphoblastic lymphoma is an uncommon lymphatic cancer. It is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that destroys lymph nodes, causing them to enlarge.
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a very common procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. FBCs test for blood disorders or abnormalities, and…
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
A physical examination or health check up is performed by a doctor who looks, feel and listens to detect early signs of disease.
Cancer
30 Aug 2005
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
MRI scans use radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of internal body structures. These can be used to diagnose medical conditions.
