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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction which needs emergency medical treatment. Without treatment, swelling can prevent breathing and cause death.

26 Jun 2005

Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)

Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)

Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes. Usually the testes descend from the abdomen to the scrotum before or in the first year after birth.

08 Jun 2005

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a form of PMS that causes severe emotional and physical problems in the two weeks before a woman's menstrual period.

24 May 2005

Anaemia

Anaemia

Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…

18 May 2005

Breathlessness

Breathlessness

Breathlessness and wheezing, also known as dyspnoea or difficulty breathing, may be a symptom of heart and lung diseases like COPD and emphysema.

17 May 2005

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

Chest pain is one of the most commonly presented problems to the doctor. It is both a common and threatening problem because in many instances…

10 May 2005

Nutrition and Cancer

Nutrition and Cancer

The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…

15 Apr 2005

Preventing Cancer – Physical Exercise

Preventing Cancer – Physical Exercise

The benefits of physical exercise include a overall healthier body, as well as preventing the development of cancer and other serious diseases.

15 Apr 2005

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by reduced insulin and characterised by impaired glucose utilisation.

14 Apr 2005