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Treatment Mastocytosis
MastocytosisThe treatment options for mastocytosis depend on which type you have and how severe your symptoms are. Nearly all medications used to treat mastocytosis are unlicensed. This meansthe manufacturers haven't applied for a licence for their medication to be used to treat mastocytosis. In other words, the medication hasn't undergone Research and
Treatment Insect Stings
Insect StingsMost insect bites will improve within a few hours or days and can be treated at home. This page covers: First aid for insect bites and stings Removing a sting Removing a tick Dealing with caterpillar hairs Relieving the symptoms of an insect biteor sting When to get medical advice When to get emergency help First aid for
Treatment Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosisThere's currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, but it's possible to helpcontrol the symptoms, prevent orreduce complications, and make the condition easier to live with. A person with cystic fibrosis will be supported by ateam of healthcare professionals at a specialist cystic fibrosis centre. A care plan will be drawn up that's tailored to
Treatment Glomerulonephritis
GlomerulonephritisTreatment for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause of your condition and your symptoms. In mild cases, treatment isn't always necessary. If treatment is needed, it's usually carried out by a kidney specialist. Dietary changes In mild cases, your GP or dietitian will give you relevant advice about diet.You may be advised to reduce your
Treating spinal muscular atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophyTreatment and support is available to help manage the symptoms of SMA and provide the best possible quality of life. It's not currently possible to treat the genetic faultthat causes SMA. As well as doctors and nurses, a number of other healthcare professionals are often involved in treatment for SMA, including: Physiotherapy occupational
Introduction Tonsillitis
TonsillitisTonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. It's usually caused by a viral infection or, less commonly, a bacterial infection. Tonsillitis is a common condition in children, teenagers and young adults. The symptoms of tonsillitis include: a Strep throat and pain whenswallowing earache high temperature (fever) over 38C (100.4F)
Causes of vertigo Vertigo
VertigoVertigo isa symptom ofseveral different conditions. There are two types of vertigo, known as peripheral and central, depending on the cause. Peripheral vertigo Peripheral vertigo is the most common type,often caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms of the inner ear. The most common causes include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Living with Kidney transplant
Kidney transplantThe following lifestyle advice is usually recommended to help you stay healthy after a kidney transplant. Stop smoking If you smoke, it's strongly recommended that you stop as soon as possible because smoking can reduce the life of your new kidney and can increase your risk of developing some types of cancer. The NHS Smokefree
Treatment Gluten intolerance
Gluten intoleranceCoeliac disease is usually treated by simply excluding foods that contain gluten from your diet. This prevents damage to the lining of your intestines (gut) and the associated symptoms, such as Traveller's diarrhoea and stomach pain . If you have coeliac disease, you must give up all sources of gluten for life. Your symptoms will return if you
Treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphomaNon-Hodgkin lymphoma is usually treated with cancer-killing medication or radiotherapy, although s ome people may not need treatment straight away. In a few cases,if the initial cancer isvery smalland can be removed duringa Biopsy , no further treatment may be needed. Your treatment plan The recommended treatment plan will depend on your
176 health news for FLU
'Get flu jab now,' GPs urge those at risk
The flu vaccine has featured heavily in recent news, with reports that people are avoiding having the vaccine as they are concerned about its swine flu component. The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to the government, warning...
Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
Effectiveness of flu jab studied
“The annual flu jab given to hundreds of thousands of people this winter provides only limited protection against the illness,” reported The Independent. This news story is based on a systematic review of studies...
Antivirals and swine flu
Several newspapers have reported today on a review of the effectiveness of antivirals for treating and preventing flu. The Daily Express said that "Tamiflu
Children to be offered annual flu vaccine
"Flu vaccines for all children," BBC News has reported. The BBC’s story is based on a report by independent expert advisers ...
Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
"The current death rate in England and Wales is running about one-third higher than its normal rate for this time of year," BBC News reports. A combination of flu and very cold weather may be responsible…
Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
'People who have the seasonal flu jab care 24 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke' is the encouraging news in The Daily Telegraph. New research appears to suggest that flu makes people more vulnerable to stroke risk factors…
Flu vaccination in children
“Vaccinating children against flu may be an effective way of protecting the rest of the population”, The Independent reported. Many newspapers covered the same story,
More work towards universal flu vaccine
“Scientists have hailed a breakthrough in the search for a universal flu vaccine,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that such a vaccine would save lives and money by eliminating the need for the annual jab...
Four out of ten Brits may naturally show fewer flu symptoms
"Four in 10 Britons immune to flu symptoms, leading to hopes of a new vaccine," The Independent reports. A survey of around 1,400 people found 43% of them had a type of immune cell – T cells – that helps protect against infection…