Children's health
22 Jul 2004
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
Children's health
04 Jun 2004
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder affecting the brain and impairing communication, social interaction and creative play.
Children's health
29 Apr 2004
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (child ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD or ADD, is characterised by hyperactivity, short attention span and difficulty with concentration.
Diseases
27 Feb 2004
Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy; galactosylceramide lipidosis)
Krabbe disease or globoid cell leukodystrophy is an inherited disorder of the enzyme galactocerebroside beta-galactosidase (galactosylcereamidase).
Diseases
25 Feb 2004
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by damage to the myelin sheath, a fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibres.
Diseases
24 Feb 2004
Multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome)
Multiple system atrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It can affect balance, coordination and speech, and cause postural hypotension.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndrome is a childhood condition of fat accumulation in the liver and kidneys, after upper respiratory infections like chicken pox and influenza.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Aicardi syndrome
Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of the brain that only affects girls. It causes infantile spasms, mental retardation and eye disorders.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis refers to the inflammation of the meninges and subarachnoid space, two structures that surround the brain and spinal cord.
