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Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)

Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)

Hereditary haemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism which leads to deposition of iron in organs, followed by cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus.

13 Sep 2003

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganised behaviour and not showing speech or emotions.

08 Jul 2003

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to disabling fatigue and pain for six months or longer, often after flu-like illness. The cause is unknown.

08 Jul 2003

Insomnia

Insomnia

Insomnia is unsatisfactory sleep that affects daytime functions because of fatigue, irritability, decreased memory and concentration, and malaise.

08 Jul 2003

Vascular dementia (multi-infarct dementia)

Vascular dementia (multi-infarct dementia)

Vascular dementia refers to cognitive decline after multiple strokes. It is the second most common type of dementia, affecting 20% of people over 80 years.

07 Jul 2003

Peripheral arterial disease (arteriosclerosis)

Peripheral arterial disease (arteriosclerosis)

Peripheral arterial disease is arteriosclerosis or damage to the blood vessels of the legs and feet. Blood flow is restricted and nerve damage may occur.

29 May 2003

Atrial myxoma

Atrial myxoma

Atrial myxoma is a heart disorder in which a rare tumour grows in the left heart chamber. It may cause heart failure, pulmonary hypertension or…

27 May 2003

Angina pectoris and unstable angina

Angina pectoris and unstable angina

Angina pectoris or unstable angina is a coronary artery disease of the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It causes symptoms like chest…

27 May 2003

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis or TB is a bacterial infection of the lungs with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extrapulmonary (outside the lungs) infection is less common.

26 May 2003