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Insect stings and bites (bee sting, spider bites)

Insect stings and bites (bee sting, spider bites)

Insect stings and bites from bees, wasps and spiders are usually mild but can cause life threatening anaphylaxis or be fatal if a massive sting…

06 Oct 2005

Spider bite

Spider bite

Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.

06 Oct 2005

Cachexia

Cachexia

Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.

03 Oct 2005

Perinatal stroke

Perinatal stroke

Perinatal stroke refers to impaired blood flow to the brain which occurs shortly before, after or during childbirth. It may occur in the mother or…

24 Aug 2005

Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant

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

12 Aug 2005

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer of the lymphatic system which affects only the T-cells (immune cells) of the skin.

30 Jul 2005

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a form of PMS that causes severe emotional and physical problems in the two weeks before a woman's menstrual period.

24 May 2005

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…

07 Apr 2005

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapry treatment and side effects information on chemotherapy and cancer drug medical treatment news.

06 Apr 2005