Women's Health

Osteoporosis
Bone 25 Sep 2004

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weak, brittle bones which fracture easily. It is most common in post menopausal women.
Osteoarthritis
Bone 21 Sep 2004

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints, commonly the hip, knee and spinal joints. It causes cartilage loss and abnormal bone tissue.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Bone 21 Sep 2004

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.
Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)
Chronic Pain 19 Sep 2004

Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)

Pseudogout refers to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposits in the joints. It may produce symptoms similar to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Bone 18 Sep 2004

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Children's health 22 Jul 2004

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)

Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)
Blood 14 Jul 2004

Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)

Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.
Congestive heart failure
Diseases 28 Jun 2004

Congestive heart failure

Congestive heart failure is a heart disease or cardiovascular disease characterised by the heart being unable to pump enough blood around the body.
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD)
Diseases 17 Jun 2004

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD)

Female sexual dysfunction is characterised by a woman not being able to have sex the way she would like to, for example by not being…