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Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
WHO estimates that about 5 million people around the world die from smoking every year. With the extensive knowledge we possess regarding the detrimental health effects…
15 Apr 2005
Nutrition and Cancer
The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…
15 Apr 2005
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by reduced insulin and characterised by impaired glucose utilisation.
14 Apr 2005
Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Non small cell lung cancer includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma of the lung. They arise in bronchial tissues.
13 Apr 2005
Metastases to the bone
Metastases to the bones refers to the spread of cancer to bones. It is more common in adults and certain cancers including breast, prostate and…
12 Apr 2005
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve pain and damage caused by diabetes. It causes muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and constipation.
11 Apr 2005
Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)
Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…
07 Apr 2005
Fatigue in Cancer Treatment
Fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Although well recognised by health professionals as a significant problem, cancer fatigue is…
07 Apr 2005
