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Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)

Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)

Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.

14 Jul 2004

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer that arises in the precursors of myeloid cells in bone marrow. In normal circumstances, these form white blood cells.

28 Jan 2004

Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis kidney disease)

Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis kidney disease)

Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein metabolism characterised by widespread deposition of abnormal proteins in organs, most commonly the kidneys.

29 Dec 2003

Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Renal manifestations of malignant disease occur when cancers outside the kidneys, including leukemia and lymphoma, spread and cause kidney cancer.

13 Dec 2003

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy is a kidney condition that occurs when calcium levels in the blood are elevated for prolonged periods.

11 Dec 2003

Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)

Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)

Renal osteodystrophy refers to changes in bone due to chronic kidney failure or kidney disease. It is characterised by abnormal bone mineral levels.

09 Dec 2003

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

09 Nov 2003

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.

09 Oct 2003

Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney disorders characterised by damage to the glomeruli of both kidneys. It is related to immune system changes.

26 Sep 2003