Neurology

Diseases 24 Oct 2005

Horner syndrome

Horner syndrome is a condition characterised by dysfunction of the muscles of the eye and eyelids. It may occur at birth or be acquired.

Diseases 24 Oct 2005

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (Eaton-Lambert syndrome)

Lambert-Eaton syndrome affects the muscles and autonomic nervous system. It is characterised by muscle weakness that improves with continued contraction.

Diseases 22 Oct 2005

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary motor sensory neuropathy)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary neurological condition of the peripheral nervous system. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.

Children's health 17 Oct 2005

Meningitis (eosinophilic meningitis)

Eosinophilic meningitis is a rare condition characterised by parasitic or fungal infection of the brain. Symptoms include headache and fever.

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.

Diseases 29 Sep 2005

Tardive dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotic medications. Symptoms typically cease with medication withdrawal.

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.