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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

Brucellosis

Brucellosis

Brucellosis is an infection transmitted via unpasteurised dairy, uncooked meat and contact with animals. It causes fever, pain and depression.

04 Jan 2004

Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis refers to the growth of scar tissue where bone marrow would normally grow. It is often associated with leukaemia and causes pain.

23 Dec 2003

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the large intestine which causes rectal bleeding and altered bowel patterns.

18 Sep 2003

Liver cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis

Cirrhosis of the liver is progressive damage to liver tissue causing irreversible structural changes, usually as a result of hepatitis or excessive alcohol.

13 Sep 2003

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

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

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Ventricular septal defect is a heart disease characterised by a defect of the septum which separates the two heart chambers (ventricles).

28 May 2003

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

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

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer or carcinoma of the pituitary gland is a rare cancer treated with radiotherapy and surgery. It runs in families.

11 Aug 2002