Cancer
06 Mar 2005
Breast cancer: Inflammatory carcinoma of the breast
Inflammatory cancer of the breast is a rare type of breast cancer that spreads rapidly. It causes red, inflamed skin on the breast, not lumps…
Blood
28 Jan 2005
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum haemorrhage refers to vaginal bleeding within six weeks of childbirth which results in loss of more than 500 ml of blood.
Cancer
27 Jan 2005
Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)
Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. It refers to abnormal growth in breast ducts which is likely to become cancerous.
Cancer
27 Jan 2005
Breast cancer: Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular carcinoma in situ; LCIS)
Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma is abnormal breast tissue growth which is usually not dangerous but increases the risk of dangerous types of breast cancer.
Bone
12 Jan 2005
Menopause
Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…
Cancer
06 Jan 2005
Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.
Children's health
29 Dec 2004
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person loses control of their sleep-wake cycle. They may fall asleep suddenly during the day or be unable…
Diseases
20 Dec 2004
Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)
Fatty liver disease (also called steatosis, steatohepatitis or non-alcoholic liver disease) refers to the accumulation of fatty tissues in the liver.
Diseases
10 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
