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Breast cancer: Carcinoma of the breast

Breast cancer: Carcinoma of the breast

Carcinoma of the breast is the most common breast cancer in women. It originates in milk ducts or glandular tissues. Breast lumps are a common…

06 Mar 2005

Breast cancer: Inflammatory carcinoma of the breast

Breast cancer: Inflammatory carcinoma of the breast

Inflammatory cancer of the breast is a rare type of breast cancer that spreads rapidly. It causes red, inflamed skin on the breast, not lumps…

06 Mar 2005

Heart failure

Heart failure

Heart failure refers to inadequate blood circulation resulting from a defect which reduces the heart's pumping. It is typically caused by heart disease.

09 Feb 2005

Dyslexia (developmental reading disorder)

Dyslexia (developmental reading disorder)

Dyslexia or developmental reading disorder is a common reading disability. Dyslexic children are unable to process and interpret symbols like letters.

03 Feb 2005

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)

Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. It refers to abnormal growth in breast ducts which is likely to become cancerous.

27 Jan 2005

Menopause

Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…

12 Jan 2005

Shigellosis (Shigella infection; bacterial dysentery)

Shigellosis (Shigella infection; bacterial dysentery)

Infection with Shigella dysenteriae is spread through contaminated faeces. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, and watery or bloody diarrhoea.

03 Jan 2005

Hypothermia

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

Narcolepsy

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