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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

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)

Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. It refers to abnormal growth in breast ducts which is likely to become cancerous.

27 Jan 2005

Brain cancer: Lymphoma of the brain

Brain cancer: Lymphoma of the brain

Lymphoma of the brain is a type of brain cancer. It may arise in lymph cells of the brain or metastasise from outside the central…

27 Jan 2005

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the legs. It is associated with pulmonary embolism and…

21 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

Hypothermia

Hypothermia

Hypothermia refers to a body temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius. It occurs when the body's natural defences (e.g. shivering) are insufficient.

03 Jan 2005

Grief (mourning; grieving; bereavement)

Grief (mourning; grieving; bereavement)

Grief and mourning are emotional responses to events such as the loss of a loved one. It may involve crying, anxiety, sleep difficulties or other…

30 Dec 2004