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Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that causes inflammation and rash, usually in people with hay fever, eczema, asthma or other allergies.

08 Sep 2006

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic thoracentesis samples pleural effusion in the lungs to check for disease. Symtoms of lung disease may include shortness of breath, chest pain and cough.

06 Sep 2006

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, symptoms include cough, shortness of breath. Lung cancer, pneumonia, and asbestosis are diseases causing plural…

03 Sep 2006

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition which mostly affects older women, causing abdominal pain, urinary urgency or urinary incontinence.

23 Aug 2006

Acne

Acne

Acne (pimples or blackheads) causes red, inflamed skin, most commonly in teenagers. Acne treatments can help prevent acne scars.

19 Aug 2006

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation is an effective way of protecting your child against a number of infectious diseases. To ensure life-long protection, it is important that childhood…

11 Aug 2006

Abscesses

Abscesses

Medical information about abscesses, abscess peritonsillar, anal abscess, abscess perirectal, tooth abscess, abscess on buttocks and pus in abscess.

08 Aug 2006

Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)

Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)

The acquired immune system's lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) attack antigens like bacteria and viruses, and create antibodies that prevent re-infection.

31 Jul 2006

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Fistulas (fistulae) are abnormal connections between two epithelial surfaces. Epithelial surfaces are present in hollow structures (such as blood vessels and organs) and comprise the…

28 Jul 2006