Gastro

Gastrointestinal system anatomy
Anatomy 30 Jan 2006

Gastrointestinal system anatomy

The human digestive system includes all the gastrointestinal organs, including the mouth, stomach, intestines and other organs involved in digestion.
What is cancer?
Anatomy 28 Dec 2005

What is cancer?

Anatomical information about cancer, abnormal cell growth and division caused by genetics and carcinogens, and cancer tumour classification or staging.
Food allergy
Children's health 15 Dec 2005

Food allergy

Food allergies are common in children and adults. Peanuts, milk and dairy products, eggs, meat and fish are the most common food allergens.
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering
Blood 14 Dec 2005

LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering

Low density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering therapies are used to treat high cholesterol levels and reduce the progression of heart disease.
Cachexia
Cancer 03 Oct 2005

Cachexia

Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.
3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3D MRI)
Bone 03 Oct 2005

3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3D MRI)

MRI scans can produce 3-dimensional images of internal body structures to diagnose nerve, heart, bone and blood vessel conditions.
Jaundice
Children's health 24 Sep 2005

Jaundice

Jaundice results from excesive blood bilirubin levels, and may be a symptom of liver failure or disease, or bile duct disorders such as gallstones.
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
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…
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
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.