Diseases Archives - Page 5 of 64

Groin strain

Groin strain is a term used to describe an injury to one of the muscles or tendons located within the groin region of the inner thigh.

Molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease, GTD)

Information on GTD: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), also known as molar pregnancy, is a range of pregnancy related tumours.

Information on Infertility: Infertility is a condition in which a couple are unable to conceive. Infertility is a significant public health problem with emotional, financial and demographic consequences.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS; cot death)

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a term that has been used since the 1970s to describe the unexpected death of an infant or young child, where subsequent investigations have failed to demonstrate a cause of death. In 1989, an expert panel from the National Institute of...

Medical form for ordering blood tests, stethoscope and pen

Gestational diabetes mellitus (pregnancy diabetes)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed during pregnancy (gestation). It is a temporary condition that usually disappears after pregnancy. However, for some women the condition becomes chronic. Without treatment, it may lead to...

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) childhood behavioural disorder and its effect on suffers and parents written by medical professionals

Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)

Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are changes in the cells of the prostate gland that may lead to the development of prostate cancer.

Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)

Dry eye syndrome - Dry eye syndrome written for sufferers by medical professionals.

Ovarian cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the ovary

Ovarian cancer refers to cancer of the cells of the ovary. The ovaries are the organs which produce eggs for fertilization and subsequent reproduction. They also produce hormones which regulate the menstrual cycle.

Ototoxicity

Ototoxicity refers to drug or chemical-related damage to the inner ear, resulting in damage to the organs responsible for hearing and balance. Such damage can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss, and/or loss of balance. Ototoxic substances include several therapeutic...