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Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.

29 Sep 2004

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).

22 Sep 2004

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.

18 Sep 2004

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)

Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.

22 Jul 2004

Stress (anxiety)

Stress (anxiety)

Stress or anxiety is a common condition. A person feels too much demand, because of their life circumstances or putting too much pressure on themselves.

28 Apr 2004

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

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

Multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome)

Multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome)

Multiple system atrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It can affect balance, coordination and speech, and cause postural hypotension.

24 Feb 2004

Reye's syndrome

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

Sepsis (systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SIRS)

Sepsis (systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SIRS)

Sepsis is a severe infection of the bloodstream by bacteria, virus or fungi. Symptoms include fever, fast heart rate and difficulty breathing.

12 Feb 2004