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26-04-2010
Section: Disease Areas
When you mention ‘The BIG C’, most people think of cancer of the breast cervix, lung, stomach or colon. Thyroid cancer is just as big a deal, but it is often not given the attention it deserves. Prof Dr Nor Azmi enlightens us on this seldom mentioned condition.
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7-07-2009
Section: Disease Areas
If your thyroid is underactive it produces too little thyroid hormone, resulting in a condition called hypothyroidism. People with hypothyroidism use energy more slowly and their metabolism also slows down.2 However, if your thyroid is overactive the gland releases too much thyroid hormone into the bloodstream, this results in a condition called hyperthyroidism which speeds up metabolism.3
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7-07-2009
Section: Disease Areas
Up to 300 million people worldwide experience problems with their thyroid,1 although over half are presumed to be unaware of their condition.2.The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, in front of the windpipe. It is the ‘master controller’ of metabolism.3
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28-05-2009
Section: Disease Areas
Diabetes makes it hard for the body to turn food into energy after meals. Glucose comes from the food that is eaten, and is the main source of energy for the body
.People with diabetes have too much glucose (sugar) in the blood
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27-05-2009
Section: Disease Areas
Interactive visual and verbal tools designed to engage people with diabetes in meaningful conversation about diabetes. Use a series of images and metaphors, on a .91 m x 1.52 m tabletop visual, and a facilitator’s guide in order to lead 3 to 10 patients in an active discussion.
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