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Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main symptom is chronic cough. The most common cause is smoking.

23 May 2003

Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Atrial fibrillation (afib or atrial flutter) refers to an irregular heartbeat. It causes an irregular pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmia.

18 May 2003

Mitral regurgitation (MR)

Mitral regurgitation (MR)

Acute mitral regurgitation is a heart valve disorder. Mitral valve dysfunctions allows blood back-flow from the lower to the upper heart chamber.

18 May 2003

Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland; adrenocortical carcinoma)

Adrenal gland cancer (adenocarcinoma of the adrenal gland; adrenocortical carcinoma)

Adenocarcinoma of the adrenal glands, or adrenocortical carcinoma, is a rare type of malignant cancer affecting a pair of hormone-producing organs.

11 Aug 2002

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is a type of pancreatic cancer which is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Prognosis is poor.

11 Aug 2002