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Risks Kidney transplant
Kidney transplantAlthough rates of serious complications have fallen sharply in the last few decades, kidney transplants – like any other type of surgery – are not risk-free. The risks of a kidney transplant include: risks related to the procedure itself risks related to the use of immunosuppressant medications (which reduce the activity of your immune system)
Do you know the side effects of chemotherapy Chemotherapy
ChemotherapyIt's difficult to predict exactly what side effects you'll experience while having chemotherapy.Different people react to treatment in different ways. A small number of people have very few or even no side effects. Many of thecommon side effects of chemotherapy are listed below, although it's unlikely that you'll experience them all. Your care
Treating hepatitis C Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CHepatitis C can often be treated successfully by taking a combination of medicines for several months. Ifthe infection is diagnosed inthe early stages, known as acute hepatitis, treatment may not need to begin straightaway. Instead, you may have another blood test after a few months to see if your body fights off the virus. If the infection
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseKeeping well It's important to do what you can to stay physically and mentally healthy if you have Parkinson's disease. Exercise and healthy eating Regular exercise is particularly important in helping relieve muscle stiffness, improving your mood, and relieving stress. There are many activities you can do to help keep yourself fit, ranging from
Treating post-polio syndrome Post-polio syndrome
Post-polio syndromeThere's currentlyno cure for p ost-polio syndrome, so treatment focuses on helping you manage your symptoms and improving your quality of life. People withthe conditionare often treated by ateam of different healthcare professionals working together. This is known as a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Members of your MDT may include: a
Treatment Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemiaSickle cell disease usually requires lifelong treatment. Some of the main treatments that may be used are outlined below: Preventing painful episodes Treating pain Preventing infections Treatments for anaemia Stem cell or bone marrow transplants Treating other problems Links to more information Children and adults with
Treatment Hypertensive disorder
Hypertensive disorderSimple lifestyle changes can often help reduce high blood pressure (hypertension), although some people may need to take medication as well. Your GP can advise you about changes you can make to your lifestyle and discuss whether they think you would benefit from medication. When treatment is recommended Everyone with high blood pressure is
Living with Asthma Asthma
AsthmaLooking after yourself Take your medication regularly and properly It's important to take any prescribed medication regularly, as this can help keep your symptoms under control and prevent severe asthma attacks. It's also important to use any inhalers and spacers you may have been prescribed properly. Make sure your GP or practice nurse shows you
Treating paralysis Paralysis
ParalysisThere is currently no cure for permanent paralysis. The aim of treatment is tohelp a personadapt to life with paralysis by making them as independent as possible. Another important goal of treatment is to address health problems and associated complicationsthat arisefrom paralysis, such as Pressure ulcers . Various treatment options and aids
Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLooking after yourself It's important to take good care of yourself if you have COPD. Some of the main things you'll be advised to do are outlined below. Take your medication It's important to take any prescribed medication, including inhalers, as this can help prevent bad flare-ups. It's also a good idea to read the information leaflet that comes
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…