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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

09 Mar 2006

Skin colour

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.

03 Mar 2006

Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause globally of death and disability. It is associated with heart attack and kidney disease.

21 Feb 2006

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack or myocardial infarction refers to heart damage caused by a lack of blood flow which prevents the heart from getting sufficient oxygen.

21 Feb 2006

Most common health concerns for the male Australian population

Most common health concerns for the male Australian population

Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia

17 Feb 2006

Review on using fibrates

Review on using fibrates

A recent review showed that fibrates, drugs used in cholesterol lowering therapy, are less effective for treating hypercholesterolaemia than statins.

14 Feb 2006

Gastrointestinal system anatomy

Gastrointestinal system anatomy

The human digestive system includes all the gastrointestinal organs, including the mouth, stomach, intestines and other organs involved in digestion.

30 Jan 2006

Neuropathic pain (nerve pain)

Neuropathic pain (nerve pain)

Neuropathic pain does not help protect from injury like physiological pain, but is instead caused by an injury to or dysfunction of the nervous system.

22 Dec 2005