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Infective endocarditis (IE)

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Infective endocarditis refers to fungal or bacterial infection of the endocardium or lining of the heart. It is often fatal.

18 May 2003

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)

Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…

13 Aug 2002

Kidney cancer: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

Kidney cancer: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer that originates in the kidneys. It occurs due to mutations of cells in the kidney's…

11 Aug 2002

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is a type of pancreatic cancer which is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Prognosis is poor.

11 Aug 2002

Bursitis

Bursitis

Bursitis refers to inflammation of the fluid sacks between bones. It may cause swelling, redness and pain in affected joints.

09 Aug 2002