Hypertension
Chapter 19 Hypertension Introduction Hypertension (HT) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Estimates from the World Health Organization show that CVD accounted for approximately 17 million deaths…
Hyperlipidemia
Chapter 18 Hyperlipidemia With contribution from Professor Manohar Garg Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a heterogeneous disorder characterised by increased circulating levels of plasma cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein-B (apoB)…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) Introduction Estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounted for approximately 17 million deaths in 2001, this being approximately 30%…
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chapter 23 Irritable bowel syndrome Introduction The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been reported to be 9–22% in the US and 4–35% worldwide.1–5 In the US this burden…
Pregnancy disorders
Chapter 32 Pregnancy disorders Introduction Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life that should be enjoyed with good health. Due to a surge of hormones and rapid physical…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Chapter 6 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) With contribution from Dr Lily Tomas Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — characterised by attention-deficit, impulsivity and hyperactivity — is one of…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts
Chapter 3 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts Introduction AMD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts are the 2 leading eye diseases of advanced age. AMD is the leading cause…
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Clinicians have always performed the role of health care providers, where the family doctor has always been viewed as the logical interface with the community’s health needs….
