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Colorectal Cancer

Summary This article refers to cancer of the large bowel. Interestingly, the small bowel is a very rare site for carcinoma, despite the fact it has the highest cell turnover…

Organism One of two diseases cause by Trypanosome parasites Transmission Via the triotimine bugs (bite at night) – blood sucking reduvids –transmit when faeces come into contact with blood/mucosal surfaces. Epidemiology…

Cervical Cancer and CIN

Introduction When we talk about cervical cancer, we are typically referring to squamous cell carcinoma. This accounts for about 85-95% of cervical cancer. The remainder is caused by adenocarcinoma. Both types…

Candidiasis (Thrush)

Introduction Vaginal thrush (vaginal candidiasis) is the most second cause of pathological vaginal discharge (behind bacterial vaginosis), it is not usually sexually transmitted, and is instead the result of fungal…

Calcium Channel Blockers

Introduction Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are a group of medications that use several different mechanisms to disrupt the flow of calcium through calcium channels. They were developed in the 1970s…

Bullous Pemphigus

Not to be confused with Bullous Pemphigoid. Pemphigus is also often referred to as Pemphigus Vulgaris although technically this only refers to one particular type of pemphigus. Aetiology Middle aged (40-60yrs) High…

Bullous Pemphigoid

Not to be confused with Bullous Pemphigus Aetiology Elderly (>65yrs) Vaccinations (in children with condition affecting face, palms and soles) NSAIDs, furosemide, antibiotics UV radiation / x-rays Pathophysiology Autoimmune, subepidermal…

Bronchiolitis

Introduction Bronchiolitis is the most common serious respiratory infection during infancy. It comes in winter epidemics, during which time, 2-3% of all infants are admitted to hospital each year. The…