Commonly used to treat cancer, radiotherapy is a treatment involving the use of precisely targeted high-energy radiation History and Overview How it’s Performed Side Effects Some History Wilhelm Röntgen, a German physics professor, discovered x-rays...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid. Made by the liver from the fatty foods we eat, it is vital for normal body functioning
A Guide to Arthritic Conditions including links to types, treatment, physiotherapy, diet, occupational therapy, aids and equipment. All Arthritic conditions can cause varying degrees of disability and impaired lifestyle. “Arthritis” is not just a word...
Acne is a common skin condition that causes spots and pimples to develop on the skin, usually on the face, back and chest. It can lead sufferers to have anxiety, low self esteem, depression and...
A Guide to urinary and fecal incontinence coping strategies and management. For sufferers, disabled people and the elderly.
Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point during their life. Most cases of back pain are associated with pain and stiffness in the lower back. Types of Back Pain...
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that often occurs as a result of strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm and around the elbow joint
A guide to pressure ulcers known also as pressure sores, or bed sores. They occur when the skin and underlying tissue becomes damaged. In very serious cases, the underlying muscle and bone can also be...
A guide to sciatica, the name given to any sort of pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve
Glandular fever mostly affects teenagers and young adults. It gets better without treatment, but it can make you feel very ill and last for weeks. Overview Symptoms of glandular fever Causes of glandular fever Treating...
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