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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

Cancer pain

Cancer pain

Cancer pain or pain associated with cancer may be caused by tumour growth, anti-cancer treatments like chemotherapy, or complications of treatment.

06 Jan 2004

Testosterone deficiency (primary hypogonadism; secondary hypogonadism; hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism)

Testosterone deficiency (primary hypogonadism; secondary hypogonadism; hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism)

Testosterone deficiency or male hypogonadism is a condition in which a man produces abnormally low levels of the male sex hormone testosterone.

02 Jan 2004

Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain is common in people over 50 years. It has many causes, including arthritis, infection, cancer, tendonitis and injury.

01 Jan 2004

Neck pain

Neck pain

Neck pain or stiff neck affect 10% of the population at any time. It is usually temporary but may cause dizziness and pain in other…

01 Jan 2004

Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)

Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)

Chromaffin tumours, or phaeochromocytoma of the adrenal gland, affect hormone production. About 10% are cancerous. Treatment involves surgery.

30 Dec 2003

Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II; Sipple’s syndrome)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II; Sipple’s syndrome)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (or Sipple's syndrome) are rare tumours which are hereditary, sometimes cancerous and removed with surgery.

29 Dec 2003