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Scientists tame overactive Cystic Fibrosis protein

Scientists tame overactive Cystic Fibrosis protein

A team led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Centre scientists has identified and successfully tamed an overactive protein that plays a…

06 Jul 2006

Nontraumatic spinal cord injury

Nontraumatic spinal cord injury

Nontraumatic spinal cord injury is an injury to the spine which is not caused by sudden trauma like a car accident. Causes include infection and…

16 May 2006

Lower back pain

Lower back pain

Lower back pain occurs in the area known as the lumbar spine. It may be acute or chronic depending on whether it persists for longer…

21 Feb 2006

Promyelocytic leukaemia (PML)

Promyelocytic leukaemia (PML)

Promyelocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which increases the tendency to bleed heavily. It typically affects people under 40 years.

11 Dec 2005

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia refers to high blood calcium levels. It can be mild or severe, and is a common and life threatening cause of bone pain in…

15 Sep 2005

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal cord compression is a common neurological complication of cancer metastasis, often associated with breast and lung cancer and lymphoma.

18 Aug 2005

Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone marrow transplant information, symptoms, side effects and drugs.

12 Aug 2005

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bones refers to the spread of cancer to bones. It is more common in adults and certain cancers including breast, prostate and…

12 Apr 2005

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis refers to a group of diseases in which insoluble protein is abnormally deposited in tissues and organs, changing their structure and function.

09 Dec 2004