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Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)

Polyarteritis nodosa is a condition which affects the small and medium blood vessels that supply the liver, muscles, heart and/or intestines.

22 Nov 2004

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder which affects eye, bone and heart tissue. It is associated with scoliosis.

22 Nov 2004

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Abnormal collagen production affects the skin, ligaments and tendons.

30 Sep 2004

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