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Diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent, mature age onset)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a hormonal disorder of insulin and elevated blood glucose levels. It is associated with obesity and unhealthy diet.
21 Feb 2006
Measurement and Lowering of Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) is a molecule made from joining a protein the body makes (called apolipoprotein(a)) and LDL, which is a form of cholesterol. The importance of the Measurement and lowering of Lipoprotein(a) is an area of active research. It is one of a group of molecules called 'lipoproteins', so called because they have this common form of construction - a protein attached to a cholesterol molecule. Having elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) in their blood has been strongly implicated in research as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease - such as coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke.
20 Feb 2006
Most common health concerns for the male Australian population
Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia
17 Feb 2006
Liver Biopsy
Liver biopsy is considered the most accurate investigation for evaluating patients with liver diseases, particularly those of a chronic nature. Liver biopsy obtains a tissue…
16 Feb 2006
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, also referred to as oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) or gastroscopy for short, passes a thin, flexible tube fitted with a camera…
14 Feb 2006
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Liver function tests are used to diagnose liver disease and monitor treatments. They assess the amounts of proteins and enzymes prodcued by liver cells.
05 Feb 2006
Cancer Surgery
Surgical oncology information about cancer surgery in the cancer operation treatment of cancers such as prostate cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer
24 Jan 2006
Q fever (Coxiella burnetii infection)
Q Fever is infection with Coxiella burnetii bacteria, passed to humans from cattle and sheep. It causes flu-like symptoms and is treated with antibiotics.
05 Jan 2006
Allergy and the immune system
Allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to a usually harmless substance like pollen. Uncontrolled inflammatory and other allergic responses damage cells.
02 Jan 2006
