Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin cells replace themselves too quickly. There are many different types of psoriasis, but the most common is chronic plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis usually appears as red, scaly patches ... [... more]
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Back curves
A guide to the causes of back curves, kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis. Anything that weakens or puts pressure on the spine affects its shape and consequently how effectively it works. Possible causes of kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis Sideways ... [... more]
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Knotty inflammation
A condition where the kidney's filtration system becomes inflamed The kidneys are packed with mini-filters that continually reabsorb useful substances and remove waste from our blood. If these filters become damaged, may result in ... [... more]
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Drinking safely
Alcohol produces a wide range of mental and physical effects Alcohol is a drug that's safe in moderation but, if abused, it can cause immediate and long-term harm. Find out how to enjoy drinking without the risks. Alcohol has been enjoyed in ... [... more]
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Hepatitis C
Around three per cent of people worldwide are thought to have hepatitis C. It's difficult to know precise numbers, though, because it usually only causes non-specific symptoms - if it causes any at all. Hepatitis C virus is usually transmitted ... [... more]
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Meningitis in children
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes which cover the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of meningitis - viral is milder and needs no treatment. Bacterial can be life-threatening and require emergency treatment. Both viral and ... [... more]
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Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomonas is an infection that in most cases is sexually transmitted. It's caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas causes infection in the vagina in women and in the urethra in men. Very rarely the infection can be ... [... more]
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Skin cancer
Causes and symptoms of malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with the number of cases increasing every year. Find out how to prevent the disease in the first place and the signs ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's disease
Sufferers of Alzheimer's become forgetful, lose their memory and may become anxious and depressed. But there are ways to keep it at bay. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It occurs when brain tissue degeneration causes a ... [... more]
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Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's is a degenerative disease of the brain that affects the nerve cells involved in movement. Normally nerve cells in the part of the brain called the basal ganglia produce dopamine, a chemical messenger used to transmit nerve impulses ... [... more]
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Some women are affected by severe sickness throughout pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when many women are said to bloom. But for some, severe sickness can threaten their health and that of their unborn child. Morning sickness is common among ... [... more]
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Munchausen's syndrome
Dr Rob Hicks looks at what drives people to seek treatment for illnesses they don't have. The vast majority of people try to avoid illness and injury as best they can. There are some, however, who are on a crusade to create illness. Munchausen's ... [... more]
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