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Promyelocytic leukaemia (PML)

Promyelocytic leukaemia (PML)

Promyelocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which increases the tendency to bleed heavily. It typically affects people under 40 years.

11 Dec 2005

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS; childhood epilepsy)

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS; childhood epilepsy)

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare type of childhood epilepsy which impairs child development but usually resolves by 8 years of age.

26 Oct 2005

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (Eaton-Lambert syndrome)

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (Eaton-Lambert syndrome)

Lambert-Eaton syndrome affects the muscles and autonomic nervous system. It is characterised by muscle weakness that improves with continued contraction.

24 Oct 2005

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary motor sensory neuropathy)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary motor sensory neuropathy)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary neurological condition of the peripheral nervous system. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.

22 Oct 2005

Spider bite

Spider bite

Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.

06 Oct 2005

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.

04 Oct 2005

Cachexia

Cachexia

Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.

03 Oct 2005

Radiofrequency tumour ablation

Radiofrequency tumour ablation

Medical information about radiofrequency tumour ablation

25 Sep 2005

Angioplasty

Angioplasty

Medical information about angioplasty procedure for coronary (heart) patients. Angioplasty is heart operation medical treatment for coronary artery disease.

24 Sep 2005