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Obesity
Obesity is a weight condition characterised by a body mass index (BMI) > 30. It significantly increases health risks like type 2 diabetes and heart…
19 Apr 2004
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei, pseudoglanders, Whitmore's disease)
Melioidosis (Whitmore's disease) is an infection caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is associated with tropical climates.
02 Mar 2004
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
Antiphospholipid syndrome is the formation of antiphospholipid antibodies and blood clots in blood vessels. It is associated with recurrent miscarriage.
27 Feb 2004
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by damage to the myelin sheath, a fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibres.
25 Feb 2004
Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndrome is a childhood condition of fat accumulation in the liver and kidneys, after upper respiratory infections like chicken pox and influenza.
23 Feb 2004
Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)
Aseptic or sterile meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain and its lining (meninges) not caused by bacteria. It may be cause by a virus…
21 Feb 2004
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection with type A influenza. It typically affects birds but is sometimes transmitted to humans.
10 Feb 2004
Small intestine cancer: Lymphoma
Lymphoma of the small intestine are small bowel cancers associated with Crohn's disease and coeliac disease. They are usually non-Hodgkin B cell type.
08 Feb 2004
Small bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is a type of bowel cancer. It is associated with coeliac disease and Crohn's disease.
07 Feb 2004
