Gynaecology Archives - Page 280 of 294

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (child ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD or ADD, is characterised by symptoms of hyperactivity, short attention span and difficulty with concentration. ADHD can be a strain on all concerned if not managed.

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Stress (anxiety)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Stress by professional health specialists.

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Obesity

Being obese is different from being overweight. Obesity is an important condition which causes significant morbidity and mortality through increased rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart disease, amongst other conditions. It can also cause sleep disturbances and lead to...

Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)

Aseptic meningitis is an illness characterised by headache, fever, and inflammation of the lining of the brain (meninges). The most common cause is enterovirus. It can also be caused by nonbacterial organisms (e.g. viruses, fungi, spirochetes, parasites), nonpyogenic bacteria,...

Bladder cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder

Bladder Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder) information: bladder cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder information

Botulism

Botulism disease is the condition which refers to the syndrome produced by infection with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum is a common environmental micro-organism, and produces bacterial spores which can survive heating to 100 C.