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Heart failure

Heart failure

Heart failure refers to inadequate blood circulation resulting from a defect which reduces the heart's pumping. It is typically caused by heart disease.

09 Feb 2005

Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)

Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)

Mucormycosis refers to a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain or lungs. It primarily affects people with immune system disorders.

31 Jan 2005

Menopause

Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…

12 Jan 2005

Malnutrition

Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.

06 Jan 2005

Grave's disease

Grave's disease

Grave's diease is an autoimmune disorder which affects hormone production in the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

05 Jan 2005

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye disease characterised by neovascularisation, the abnormal growth of blood vessels, in the eye.

30 Dec 2004

Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)

Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)

Fatty liver disease (also called steatosis, steatohepatitis or non-alcoholic liver disease) refers to the accumulation of fatty tissues in the liver.

20 Dec 2004

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is characterised by stiff hands and is incurable.

13 Dec 2004

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Meralgia paraesthetica is characterised by abnormal sensations like numbness, tingling or itching on the outer thigh, caused by nerve entrapment.

13 Dec 2004