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Skin colour

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.

03 Mar 2006

Urinalysis

Urinalysis

Urinalysis is a term used to describe a process used to examine urine using chemical and/or physical means. Urinalysis consists of whole host of chemical…

28 Feb 2006

Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006

Prostate cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Prostate cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer. It arises in glandular cells of the prostate and usually affects men >60 years.

21 Feb 2006

Clinical depression

Clinical depression

Clinical depression is a common psychological condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and often also anxiety.

21 Feb 2006

Haemorrhagic stroke

Haemorrhagic stroke

Haemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood leaks into and damages the brain. It typically affects people over 55 years of age who have hypertension.

21 Feb 2006

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause globally of death and disability. It is associated with heart attack and kidney disease.

21 Feb 2006

Influenza (flu)

Influenza (flu)

The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.

21 Feb 2006

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack or myocardial infarction refers to heart damage caused by a lack of blood flow which prevents the heart from getting sufficient oxygen.

21 Feb 2006