- Within the past three months
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Editor’s Update 12 Sep 2023
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - heart muscle becomes thickened. Learn about the causes and treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Editor’s Update 12 Sep 2023
Rectal Bleeding in Adults
For details on rectal bleeding in children see the separate Rectal bleeding in children article. The passage of blood per rectum is a very common symptom. Why do people have blood in stool?
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Editor’s Update 12 Sep 2023
Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer symptoms and treatment. About two thirds of all colorectal tumours develop in the colon and the remainder in the rectum. Most tumours are adenocarcinomas which evolve from polyps.
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Editor’s Update 11 Sep 2023
Epiphora
Epiphora is the term commonly used to describe a watery eye. It is one of the most common ophthalmic symptoms. Written by a GP.
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Editor’s Update 05 Sep 2023
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is intense dizziness. Read about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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Editor’s Update 05 Sep 2023
Aortic Dissection
aortic dissection is not an easy diagnosis to make and an index of suspicion is required. Aortic dissection comes in different types. Read about types of Aortic Dissection
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Editor’s Update 05 Sep 2023
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare inherited heart condition that primarily affects the right ventricle of the heart.
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Editor’s Update 05 Sep 2023
Moyamoya Disease
Moyamoya disease is a rare condition, although asymptomatic patients may remain undetected. Moyamoya is Japanese for 'puff of smoke'. Written by a GP.
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Editor’s Update 28 Jul 2023
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgical procedures are an option for treating severe obesity, by reducing intake or absorption of calories. Written by a GP.
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Editor’s Update 28 Jul 2023
Obesity in Adults
What is obesity? A person is considered to be obese if they are so heavy that weight endangers health. Obesity is a growing problem in most developed countries.
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Editor’s Update 28 Jul 2023
Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults
In migraine Prophylaxis in Adults, Migraine Prophylaxis may be underused. Learn about Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults. Professional reference.
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Editor’s Update 04 Jul 2023
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) or Ekbom's syndrome was first described by Swedish neurologist Karl Ekbom to describe limb disturbances.
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Editor’s Update 04 Jul 2023
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition where you have recurring distressing memories. More about Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Editor’s Update 04 Jul 2023
Pes Planus (Flat Feet)
Pes planus (PP), also known as planovalgus foot and flat foot. Pes planus (PP) is the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.
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Editor’s Update 04 Jul 2023
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) can be known as Still's disease, juvenile arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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Editor’s Update 04 Jul 2023
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) used to be called impotence. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
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Editor’s Update 03 Jul 2023
Endometrial Cancer (Causes, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment)
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine or womb cancer, is carcinoma of the endometrium which arises from the lining of the uterus.
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Editor’s Update 28 Jun 2023
Myeloma
Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer. It is caused by the growth of abnormal plasma cells. Written by a GP.
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Editor’s Update 28 Jun 2023
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) represents about a quarter of all leukaemias seen in clinical practice and is largely a disease of older people.
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Editor’s Update 27 Jun 2023
Crohn's Disease
Synonyms: regional ileitis, terminal ileitis, regional enteritis or granulomatous enteritis. Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammatory bowel disease help.