Blood
06 Apr 2005
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapry treatment and side effects information on chemotherapy and cancer drug medical treatment news.
Blood
06 Apr 2005
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the use of ionising radiation in the treatment of cancer and is based on the ability of radiation to interact with the atoms…
Diseases
03 Jan 2005
Hypothermia
Hypothermia refers to a body temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius. It occurs when the body's natural defences (e.g. shivering) are insufficient.
Diseases
10 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
Diseases
10 Feb 2004
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection with type A influenza. It typically affects birds but is sometimes transmitted to humans.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Psittacosis (chlamydial pneumonia, ornithosis, parrot fever, Chlamydia psittaci infection)
Psittacosis or parrot fever is a bacterial infection with Chlamydia psittaci. It mostly affects people working with birds and can cause flu-like symptoms.
Diseases
06 Jan 2004
Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)
Legionnaires disease is a type of bacterial pneumonia or severe lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
18 Dec 2003
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a contagious lung infection which causes bleeding in the lungs and severe breathing difficulty. It can be fatal.
Diseases
17 Dec 2003
Pierre Robin syndrome (Pierre Robin sequence)
Pierre Robin syndrome is a birth defect which causes abnormally small lower jaw, downward displacement of the tongue, and cleft palate.
