Blood
30 Aug 2005
X-Ray (General Radiology and Fluoroscopy)
X-rays are the most common radiology procedure. It is used to produce images of internal body structures, to diagnose health conditions.
Children's health
18 Aug 2005
Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis
Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) is an inflammatory condition which begins in childhood. The joints of the spine stiffen.
Cancer
14 May 2005
Fever
Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.
Blood
07 Apr 2005
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different conditions. If you visit your health practitioner complaining of pain, they will ask…
Diseases
23 Dec 2004
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease of cartilage in the ear, nose or windpipe. It causes pain, swelling and destruction of cartilage.
Diseases
13 Dec 2004
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is characterised by stiff hands and is incurable.
Diseases
12 Dec 2004
Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS)
Joint hypermobility is the ability to extend the joints beyond their normal range. It is most common in children, who may be referred to as…
Diseases
10 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
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.
