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Risks Kidney transplant

Kidney transplant

Although 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

Chemotherapy

It'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 C

Hepatitis 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 disease

Keeping 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 syndrome

There'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 anaemia

Sickle 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 disorder

Simple 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

Asthma

Looking 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

Paralysis

There 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 disease

Looking 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

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Gene therapy breakthrough for cystic fibrosis

"Cystic fibrosis hope as new gene therapy improves condition," The Daily Telegraph reports. Researchers have, for the first time, managed to successfully "smuggle" healthy copies of genes into the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis…

New blood test for viral infections shows promise

"New test uses a single drop of blood to reveal entire history of viral infections," The Guardian reports. Every time you are infected by a virus, your immune system produces specific types of antibodies in response…

Drugs to be offered to women at high risk of breast cancer

Most of the UK media are covering the publication of new NICE guidelines on familial breast cancer. One recommendation, that has been widely reported, is that women with a high risk of familial breast cancer should be given preventative drug treatment…