Diseases
02 May 2009
Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine flu, medically named H1N1 influenza A, was first detected in humans in April 2009. The virus infects the respiratory system and can be fatal.
Blood
29 Apr 2009
Scars
A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Children's health
24 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Cancer
23 Apr 2009
Solarium Use and Health Effects (Solaria)
Solaria are light chambers used for indoor cosmetic tanning. Like the rays of the sun, light rays emitted from solaria contain UV rays, and thus…
Children's health
07 Apr 2009
Generic Antiepileptic Drugs and Branded Antiepileptic Drugs
Generic antiepileptic drugs and branded antiepileptic drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original brand product manufactured to treat a disease. For some…
Cancer
07 Apr 2009
Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)
Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
Men's Health
06 Apr 2009
Schizophrenia 1: About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a neurological condition. Dr Sharif discusses signs of schizophrenia, schizophrenia causes and schizophrenia treatment in this video.
Men's Health
06 Apr 2009
Schizophrenia 2: Treating Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia treatments include schizophrenia medication called antipsychotics. They are essential for managing schizophrenia symptoms.
Men's Health
06 Apr 2009
Schizophrenia 3: Caring for a Loved One
Caring for a loved one with schizophrenia includes recognising schizophrenia symptoms and ensuring schizophrenia medications are taken.
