Diseases
18 May 2003
Mitral stenosis (MS)
Mitral stenosis refers to narrowing of the mitral valve which separates the upper (atrium) and lower (ventricle) heart chambers, obstructing blood flow.
Blood
13 Nov 2002
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells of bone marrow. It is more common in farmers and people who work with wood, leather…
Cancer
13 Aug 2002
Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)
Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…
Cancer
12 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Large cell carcinoma of the lung
Large cell carcinoma of the lung is a relatively uncommon type of lung cancer that is 20 times more likely in smokers and twice as…
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Skin cancer: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer. it affects mostly the elderly and has become increasingly common since the 1980s.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Colon cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the colon
Adenocarcinoma of the colon is a cancer that often arises in the lining of the large intestine. Colon cancer symptoms are investigated by colonoscopy.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Cervical cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix is a type of cervical cancer or HPV cancer. Pap smear tests allow early diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Uterine cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium
Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is a cancer of the uterus. It mainly affects post-menopausal women. It is a leading cause of cancer death in women.
Cancer
11 Aug 2002
Lung cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a common type of lung cancer caused by smoking and asbestos exposure. It occurs in the bronchi or…
