Anatomy
22 Dec 2005
Skin (epidermis) anatomy
The skin or epidermis is the largest organ in the body. Layers of epidermis (skin) regulate temperature and sensation and create a protective barrier.
Chronic Pain
11 Dec 2005
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease is inflammation of the womb, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries, usually due to untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Chronic Pain
10 Dec 2005
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Repetitive strain injury occurs from the cumulative stress of repeatedly overusing a specific groups of muscles. Pain is the most common symptom.
Chronic Pain
01 Dec 2005
Phantom limb pain
Phantom limb pain occurs after amputation. The amputee experiences painful sensations, often similar to the pain in the limb prior to amputation.
Chronic Pain
27 Oct 2005
Cluster headache
Cluster headaches produce severe pain on one side of the head. Sufferers typically experience a cluster of headaches followed by a period of no headaches.
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a very common procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. FBCs test for blood disorders or abnormalities, and…
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
A physical examination or health check up is performed by a doctor who looks, feel and listens to detect early signs of disease.
Cancer
30 Aug 2005
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
MRI scans use radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of internal body structures. These can be used to diagnose medical conditions.
Blood
30 Aug 2005
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
A PET scan produces computer images of the body's internal structures, by detecting small radioactive parts in an injected tracer substance.
