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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 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
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
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person loses control of their sleep-wake cycle. They may fall asleep suddenly during the day or be unable…
29 Dec 2004
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD; seasonal depression)
Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression which only occurs in certain seasons, typically late autumn and winter. It usually affects women.
13 Dec 2004
Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS)
Joint hypermobility is the ability to extend the joints beyond their normal range. It is most common in children, who may be referred to as…
12 Dec 2004
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a group of diseases which cause chronic joint pain and swelling in children. The cause is unknown.
07 Dec 2004
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia causes weak bones and poor bone formation in adults. Caused by vitamin D deficiency, it is equivalent to rickets in children.
22 Nov 2004
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.
29 Sep 2004
