A detailed look into spinal cord injury and the causes of spinal cord injury

A detailed look into spinal cord injury and the causes of spinal cord injury

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves running from the base of an individual’s brain down through the spine in a person’s back. These nerves are responsible for communicating messages between the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves located in the upper […]

Understanding type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes: Symptoms and causes

Understanding type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes: Symptoms and causes

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which a person’s body capacity to make use of glucose, protein and fat is altered, due to insulin deficiency. Diabetes is mainly associated with zero production of insulin (Type 1) or the body becomes resistant to the produced insulin […]

Leukaemia types, symptoms and causes

Leukaemia types, symptoms and causes

Leukaemia is a form of cancer which can take place in people of all ages, including young children and the elderly. Medically, it is referred to as the cancer of human white blood cells. The disorder is defined by an anomalous increase of undeveloped white […]

A closer look at prostate cancer: stages, symptoms and causes

A closer look at prostate cancer: stages, symptoms and causes

Prostate cancer is among the many types of cancer affecting several men in Australia. Generally, this type of cancer affects the prostate which is a gland located in the male reproductive system. The prostate’s main function is to produce and store seminal fluid that carries […]

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis causes, symptoms and the disease

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis causes, symptoms and the disease

Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic and deadly disease that is known to affect a large number of people in Australia. The disease is scientifically categorized to be genetic, and it is passed and/or inherited from one parent of one generation to another. The disorder has […]

Parkinson’s disease: stages, causes and symptoms

Parkinson’s disease: stages, causes and symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is defined as a degenerative neurological disease. It is a disorder that affects the nervous system, and it is characterized by body movement problems. Particular groups of brain cells known as neurons are gradually and progressively damaged, then selectively degenerate. This leads to […]

Understanding lung cancer

Understanding lung cancer

Lung cancer is serious medical condition that affects many Australian individuals and their families. Most researchers across the globe consider lung cancer to be a a human cell oriented disease, and as such, lung cancer is known to interfere with the human body cells. The […]

What is the cost of leukaemia for Australian patients?

What is the cost of leukaemia for Australian patients?

When a person is diagnosed with leukaemia in Australia, it comes with potentially high treatment costs for the patient and their family. The estimated treatment of leukaemia cost according to the Australian government studies and research for leukaemia is approximately $51,000 per patient. This experience […]

What is the cost of prostate cancer for an Australian?

What is the cost of prostate cancer for an Australian?

Prostate cancer is an important public health issue in Australia as almost 20,000 men are diagnosed with the condition every year. A confirmed diagnosis can have a huge impact on the patients, their families, their physical health, emotional wellbeing as well as on their professional […]

Understanding Pompe disease in Australia

Understanding Pompe disease in Australia

Pompe disease, or acid maltase deficiency, is defined as an autosomal recessive metabolic disease that destroys muscle along with nerve cells throughout the body. The disorder is initiated by a build-up of glycogen in the lysosome as a result of deficiency of the lysosomal acid […]