Endocrinology

Urinalysis
Blood 28 Feb 2006

Urinalysis

Urinalysis is a term used to describe a process used to examine urine using chemical and/or physical means. Urinalysis consists of whole host of chemical…
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent, juvenile onset)
Children's health 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.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent, mature age onset)
Children's health 21 Feb 2006

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent, mature age onset)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a hormonal disorder of insulin and elevated blood glucose levels. It is associated with obesity and unhealthy diet.
Most common health concerns for the male Australian population
Cancer 17 Feb 2006

Most common health concerns for the male Australian population

Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia
What is cancer?
Anatomy 28 Dec 2005

What is cancer?

Anatomical information about cancer, abnormal cell growth and division caused by genetics and carcinogens, and cancer tumour classification or staging.
Cluster headache
Chronic Pain 27 Oct 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.
Adrenalectomy
Cancer 10 Sep 2005

Adrenalectomy

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the hormone producing adrenal glands, near the kidneys. It is a treatment for benign and malignant tumours.
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
Blood 30 Aug 2005

Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)

A full blood count (FBC) is a very common procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. FBCs test for blood disorders or abnormalities, and…
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
Blood 30 Aug 2005

Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)

A physical examination or health check up is performed by a doctor who looks, feel and listens to detect early signs of disease.