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Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.

04 Oct 2005

Prehypertension

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…

04 Sep 2005

Chronic heart failure

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…

01 Sep 2005

Perinatal stroke

Perinatal stroke

Perinatal stroke refers to impaired blood flow to the brain which occurs shortly before, after or during childbirth. It may occur in the mother or…

24 Aug 2005

Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity

Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity

Preventing Cancer, Obesity: The Cancer Council considers Obesity as a factor in increasing the risk of cancer. Obesity is now the Second leading cause of…

12 Jul 2005

Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, skin disease cause by the immune system attacking the skin. Symtoms are red, scaly patches or plaques on the skin.

06 Jul 2005

Urinary Incontinence – Types, Investigation and Treatment

Urinary Incontinence – Types, Investigation and Treatment

Urinary incontinence refers to loss of bladder control which may cause involuntary urination or urine leakage, but can be treated with surgery or medicine.

07 Jun 2005

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) refers to delayed development of gross motor skills. It makes children clumsy or physically awkward.

12 May 2005

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

Chest pain is one of the most commonly presented problems to the doctor. It is both a common and threatening problem because in many instances…

10 May 2005