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Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)
Chicken pox is a contagious, vaccine-preventable infection by the varicella zoster virus. It causes an itchy, red, lumpy rash and is common in children.
16 Jul 2003
Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)
Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder which may be idiopathic or secondary to diseases like leukaemia. It causes enlarged liver and enlarged spleen.
15 Jul 2003
Drug abuse (substance abuse)
Drug and substance abuse is a psychological illness characterised by misuse of or dependence on drugs like cocaine, ice, ecstasy or hallucinogens.
14 Jul 2003
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main symptom is chronic cough. The most common cause is smoking.
23 May 2003
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
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is a lung disease in which fluid accumulates in the pleura, two ballon-like linings which surround and separate the lungs from the heart.
23 May 2003
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It affects stem cells in bone marrow (lymphoblasts) which mature into blood vessels.
14 Jan 2003
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which disrupts the normal balance of red and white blood cells and platelets.
14 Jan 2003
Oral cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth
Oral cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth is 25 times more likely to occur in smokers and twice as likely…
09 Jan 2003
