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Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is a lung disease in which fluid accumulates in the pleura, two ballon-like linings which surround and separate the lungs from the heart.
23 May 2003
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a heart condition or abnormality of the heart which causes inflammation, weakening the heart so it cannot pump blood efficiently.
19 May 2003
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
Common cold
The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.
18 May 2003
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is a lung disease in which air is present in between the pleura, two balloon-like structures which encase the lungs.
18 May 2003
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It affects stem cells in bone marrow (lymphoblasts) which mature into blood vessels.
14 Jan 2003
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which disrupts the normal balance of red and white blood cells and platelets.
14 Jan 2003
Oral cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth
Oral cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth is 25 times more likely to occur in smokers and twice as likely…
09 Jan 2003
