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Hyponatraemia (low sodium levels)

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 (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

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

26 Jun 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

Fever

Fever

Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.

14 May 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

Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Non small cell lung cancer includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma of the lung. They arise in bronchial tissues.

13 Apr 2005

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bones refers to the spread of cancer to bones. It is more common in adults and certain cancers including breast, prostate and…

12 Apr 2005

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…

07 Apr 2005