Children's Health

Malnutrition
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.
Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Children's health 30 Dec 2004

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye disease characterised by neovascularisation, the abnormal growth of blood vessels, in the eye.
Narcolepsy
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…
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)
Children's health 07 Dec 2004

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a group of diseases which cause chronic joint pain and swelling in children. The cause is unknown.
Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)
Blood 19 Nov 2004

Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)

Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of blood vessels, mostly affecting children. The cause is unknown but thought to be related to infection.
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Children's health 29 Sep 2004

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Foetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder is a childhood condition of delayed development. It is caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Bone 18 Sep 2004

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Children's health 22 Jul 2004

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)

Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
Constipation
Children's health 08 Jun 2004

Constipation

Constipation is a gastrointestinal condition characterised by lack of regular bowel movements. It may lead to anorectal disorders or diverticular disease.