Children's Health
19 Apr 2004
Obesity
Obesity is a weight condition characterised by a body mass index (BMI) > 30. It significantly increases health risks like type 2 diabetes and heart…
Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)
Aseptic or sterile meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain and its lining (meninges) not caused by bacteria. It may be cause by a virus…
Cancer
30 Jan 2004
Bladder cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 5% of all bladder cancers, the most common type of urinary system cancer. It mostly affects males.
Children's health
02 Jan 2004
Botulism
Botulism is an infection caused by eating food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Home-processed foods are the most common cause.
Bone
01 Jan 2004
Neck pain
Neck pain or stiff neck affect 10% of the population at any time. It is usually temporary but may cause dizziness and pain in other…
Bone
30 Dec 2003
Supraspinatus tendinitis (painful arc syndrome)
Supraspinatus tendinitis or painful arc syndrome is shoulder pain caused by inflammation or tears in the tendons of the shoulder joint.
Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Lupus nephritis
Lupus nephritis, a hereditary kidney disease which affects the glomeruli, is caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a systemic autoimmune disorder.
Bone
29 Dec 2003
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is inflammation of the elbow due to repetitive use. Most people affected are 40-60 years and do not play tennis.
Bone
29 Dec 2003
Medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
Medial epicondylitis is most commonly known as tennis elbow, but also golfer's elbow. It is inflammation of the elbow due to repetitive use.
