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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

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Thyroid cancer: Anaplastic

Anaplastic thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid gland, which secretes metabolic hormones to regulate energy expenditure. It is located in the neck.

11 Aug 2002

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Thyroid cancer: Papillary cell of the thyroid

Cancer of the papillary cell of the thyroid is a type of thyroid cancer which affects the large lobes. It may produce a painless lump…

09 Aug 2002

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Oesophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is a cancer of the glandular cells of the epithelium which lines the lower part of the throat.

09 Aug 2002

Asbestosis

Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres, which damages connective tissue, causing the lungs to become fibrous and stiff.

23 May 2003

Geriatric Care in the Modern Age for the Elderly

Geriatric Care in the Modern Age for the Elderly

Elderly care encompasses various aspects of daily living that promote the overall well-being of older adults. As people…

13 Jul 2023

Climate change and air pollution: Our health depends on a healthy environment

Climate change and air pollution: Our health depends on a healthy environment

What is the problem and how much of a problem is it?  Human health…

04 Oct 2019

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

A cardiothoracic surgeon is a sugeon who specialises in operations involving the chest. This includes open operations of the heart and lungs.

13 Dec 2018

What Can a Chest X-Ray Diagnose?

What Can a Chest X-Ray Diagnose?

Last updated: 19th December 2017

13 Dec 2018