Cancer
07 Apr 2005
Agitation and Confusion in Cancer Treatment
Medical information about agitation and confusion
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…
Bone
12 Jan 2005
Menopause
Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…
Children's health
29 Dec 2004
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person loses control of their sleep-wake cycle. They may fall asleep suddenly during the day or be unable…
Diseases
13 Dec 2004
Meralgia Paraesthetica
Meralgia paraesthetica is characterised by abnormal sensations like numbness, tingling or itching on the outer thigh, caused by nerve entrapment.
Diseases
10 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
Blood
19 Oct 2004
Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)
Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.
