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Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, skin disease cause by the immune system attacking the skin. Symtoms are red, scaly patches or plaques on the skin.

06 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

Anaemia

Anaemia

Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…

18 May 2005

Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)

Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)

Dysmenorrhoea is commonly known as period pain. It affects women before or during their menstrual period. Like endometriosis, the cause is unknown.

12 May 2005

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia refers to low neutrophil or white blood cell concentration. It may be caused by infection, chemotherapy or vitamin deficiency.

04 May 2005

Nutrition and Cancer

Nutrition and Cancer

The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…

15 Apr 2005

Preventing Cancer: Alcohol

Preventing Cancer: Alcohol

Alcohol and Cancer Information: Alcohol consumption and cancer. Prevention of cancer caused by alcohol consumption. Alcohol abuse and its side effeccts, including the incresed risk…

15 Apr 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

Cancer-related appetite/weight loss

Cancer-related appetite/weight loss

Loss of appetite (anorexia), unexplained weight loss and rapid weight loss can occur as a symptom of cancer, or of cancer treatments like chemotherapy.

07 Apr 2005