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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer that arises in the precursors of myeloid cells in bone marrow. In normal circumstances, these form white blood cells.

28 Jan 2004

Cervical dysfunction

Cervical dysfunction

Cervical dysfunction is the most common cause of neck pain. It is usually temporary. Good posture and physiotherapy can manage the condition.

01 Jan 2004

Epidemic polyarthritis (Ross River virus)

Epidemic polyarthritis (Ross River virus)

Ross River virus (epidemic polyarthritis) is a mosquito-borne infection endemic to Australia and South Pacific islands. It causes rash, fever and arthritis.

01 Jan 2004

Bladder cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

Bladder cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 90% of bladder cancers. Smoking and bladder irritation (e.g. bladder stones) increase the risk.

30 Dec 2003

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is inflammation of the elbow due to repetitive use. Most people affected are 40-60 years and do not play tennis.

29 Dec 2003

Medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)

Medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)

Medial epicondylitis is most commonly known as tennis elbow, but also golfer's elbow. It is inflammation of the elbow due to repetitive use.

29 Dec 2003

Achondroplasia (dwarfism)

Achondroplasia (dwarfism)

Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes dwarfism characterised by a normal trunk length, short broad limbs and an enlarged skull.

28 Dec 2003

Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)

Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)

Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).

27 Dec 2003

Tension headache

Tension headache

Tension-type headaches are a type of primary headache with no apparent cause. They cause dull pain radiating from the forehead to the neck and shoulders.

23 Dec 2003