Endocrinology

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Cancer 30 Aug 2005

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

MRI scans use radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of internal body structures. These can be used to diagnose medical conditions.
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
Blood 30 Aug 2005

PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

A PET scan produces computer images of the body's internal structures, by detecting small radioactive parts in an injected tracer substance.
Ultrasound Machine Picture Ultrasonography
Bone 30 Aug 2005

Ultrasound Machine Picture Ultrasonography

Diagnosis with ultrasound machine for clear pictures of the human body. 3D and 4D ultrasonography diagnostics for imaging baby in pregnancy etc
X-Ray (General Radiology and Fluoroscopy)
Blood 30 Aug 2005

X-Ray (General Radiology and Fluoroscopy)

X-rays are the most common radiology procedure. It is used to produce images of internal body structures, to diagnose health conditions.
Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)
Children's health 08 Jun 2005

Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)

Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes. Usually the testes descend from the abdomen to the scrotum before or in the first year after birth.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Chronic Pain 24 May 2005

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.
Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)
Chronic Pain 12 May 2005

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.
Polyuria (production of large amounts of urine)
Hormones 14 Apr 2005

Polyuria (production of large amounts of urine)

Polyuria refers to the production of excessive amounts of urine. It may result from excessive fluid intake, or kidney disorders like renal failure.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diseases 14 Apr 2005

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by reduced insulin and characterised by impaired glucose utilisation.