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Prostate cancer: Neuroendocrine carcinoma
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the prostate is a rare form of cancer which affects the hormone-producing cells of the prostate.
21 Feb 2006
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent, juvenile onset)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus usually develops before 20 years of age. It is treated with insulin injections to regulate blood glucose levels.
21 Feb 2006
Latex allergy
Latex allergy causes an allergic reaction on exposure to latex in gloves, latex condoms and baby teats and medical devices. It may cause anaphylaxis.
12 Feb 2006
Allergy and the immune system
Allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to a usually harmless substance like pollen. Uncontrolled inflammatory and other allergic responses damage cells.
02 Jan 2006
What is cancer?
Anatomical information about cancer, abnormal cell growth and division caused by genetics and carcinogens, and cancer tumour classification or staging.
28 Dec 2005
Cancer of unknown primary (TUP)
Cancer of unknown primary is diagnosed when the organ in which metastatic cancer originated cannot be determined.
23 Dec 2005
Cluster headache
Cluster headaches produce severe pain on one side of the head. Sufferers typically experience a cluster of headaches followed by a period of no headaches.
27 Oct 2005
Friedreich's ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia is a genetic disorder of the central nervous system which causes heart disease but does not affect intellectual ability.
24 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type IV
Hypersensitivity reaction type IV is an allergic reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis) that occurs due to overactivity of immune cells called T lymphocytes.
12 Oct 2005
