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What is glandular fever? Glandular fever, also called infectious mononucleosis, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, the name comes from the British researchers who first discovered it. The Epstein-Barr virus is part of the herpes group of viruses and is very common, however, like the other herpes viruses you may be infected […]
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This test is intended to detect the presence of Creatinine, Specific gravity and Protein in the urine. These are indicators which if detected by using this test may indicate the presence of kidney disease. For more information about the kidney click here. Browse our selection of kidney function self-tests or our full range of home health testing kits. |
What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is not a common infection in the U.K., the majority of the cases of syphilis in the U.K. were contracted in countries where syphilis is still widespread. Syphilis develops in three stages:- Stage 1 – known as the […]
What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the second most common form of arthritis in the UK. RA is a painful condition, which causes inflammation, pain and stiffness in the joints and this can be disabling. A joint is where 2 bones meet, for example, the knee joint refers to the point where the […]
Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease of the blood, approximately a million-people die from it every year. In Africa, a child dies every 30 seconds from malaria. Fortunately, malaria is preventable and can be treated. The symptoms of malaria typically start 1-4 weeks after being infected. What causes Malaria? Malaria is caused by a […]
What is lupus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, known as lupus or S.L.E. for short is a connective tissue disease, which means it affects tissues throughout the body. Lupus commonly affects the skin, joints, heart, kidneys, lungs and occasionally the brain. The name of the disease in Latin means wolf, this is because of the red rash […]
The majority of people have heard of leukaemia and understand that it is a form of cancer affecting the blood. Before we explain what leukaemia is, it is helpful to have some knowledge about where blood is made and what it is made up of. What is bone marrow? Bone marrow is a soft spongy […]
The stomach The stomach is an organ of the digestive system. The stomach’s major functions are related to the digestion of food. After swallowing, the food is held in the stomach. The mucus lining of the stomach secretes acidic gastric juices. These act on the food and begin to break it down. At the same […]
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) also known as ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a condition that causes fatigue, which is severe enough that it interferes with a person’s ability to participate in normal work, recreation or social activities. The condition has been classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a disease […]
What is bulimia? Bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder known simply as bulimia. Bulimia is the most common of the eating disorders, but is not as physically dangerous as anorexia. Like anorexia, people with bulimia have a fear of becoming fat but unlike those with anorexia their weight is usually within a healthy limit or […]
What is Colon cancer? Colon cancer, also known as colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that develops as a result of abnormal changes in the cells that line the bowel. The bowel is part of the digestive system, it is divided into the small bowel (small intestine) and the large bowel (colon and rectum). […]
Blood is the fluid of life, without blood the human body would stop working. As the heart pumps it forces blood through a network of tube-like blood vessels which branch out throughout every part of the body. There are three main types of blood vessels: Arteries- the largest and thickest of the blood vessels. These […]
