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Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic disorder that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It affects people with auto-immune conditions like arthritis and lupus.
30 Nov 2004
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease which causes fever, weight loss and muscle wasting in adults. It is thought to be an autoimmune condition.
24 Nov 2004
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder which affects eye, bone and heart tissue. It is associated with scoliosis.
22 Nov 2004
Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)
Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.
19 Oct 2004
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Abnormal collagen production affects the skin, ligaments and tendons.
30 Sep 2004
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
28 Sep 2004
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).
22 Sep 2004
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia or irregular heart beat includes tachyarrhythmia, where the heart beats faster, and bradyarrhythmias, where the heart beats slower than normal.
15 Sep 2004
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
22 Jul 2004
