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Cardiac tamponade
Cardiac tamponade is a heart condition in which fluid accumulation compresses the heart chambers. It is a medical emergency and often fatal if untreated.
18 Aug 2005
Neutropaenic sepsis
Neutropaenic sepsis is a systemic infection which affects 1 in 5 neutropaenic cancers patients. It is often fatal.
18 Aug 2005
Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis
Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) is an inflammatory condition which begins in childhood. The joints of the spine stiffen.
18 Aug 2005
Hyponatraemia (low sodium levels)
Hyponatraemia refers to a condition in which sodium (salt) levels in the blood are too low. It usually occurs because the body retains too much…
18 Aug 2005
Mediastinal (thymic) large B cell lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
Mediastinal large B cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or cancer of the lymphatic system. The tumours grow rapidly, causing chest symptoms.
13 Aug 2005
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
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
