Chronic Diseases
Saturday, 08 May 2010 21:45
A number of our patients have chronic diseases, and the internet is a fantastic resource that we can all use in order to educate ourselves further about various health conditions.
We have put together a collection of websites, videos, and other information for you to use to help you manage your chronic health condition.
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BBC Health News
- GPs 'will not shore up unsafe NHS'
Family doctors are not prepared to shore up an emergency health care system left unsafe by "political meddling", a GP... - Community nursing service under fire
Health unions say the state of NHS services for people who can't get to a GP in many parts of England is "lamentable". ... - Feet home to more than 100 fungi
Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes,... - Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'
Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers... - Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB
Vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal. - A&E threat to Royal Glamorgan
The Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant could stop treating the most serious accident and emergency cases as part of... - NHS boss set to retire next year
The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year. - A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs
A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care. - Flu drug bill 'shocking waste'
The government squandered taxpayers' money on a drug to treat flu, a public spending watchdog says. - Two win sickness benefit challenge
Two people with mental health problems win a legal challenge against the government tests for sickness benefit. - Deadly virus kills Tunisian man
A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa. ... - Specialist hospital care plans due
A major shake-up for specialist hospital services, including A&E, will be announced later by five health boards in south... - Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death -... - Bipolar woman's battle for abortion
The High Court in London is judging whether a pregnant woman with bipolar disorder has the mental capacity to request an... - NHS urged to improve use of drips
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous... - Charity air ambulance takes to skies
Scotland's first charity-funded air ambulance helicopter, which is based in Perth, goes operational. - Barefoot running injury concern
The trend for barefoot running could lead to injuries in some runners, a small study suggests. - Care of the dying 'litmus test'
People need a choice about where they die, say campaigners - Revision techniques - the good, the OK and the useless
Why advice about revising might need to be revised - VIDEO: Iodine deficiency 'may lower IQs'
Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers. ... - VIDEO: Making theatre more autism-friendly
The National Theatre of Scotland is staging an autism-friendly performance of its latest show for children. - VIDEO: Hunt blames A&E crisis on Labour
The health secretary has blamed increased pressure on A&E services on Labour's "disastrous changes" to the GP contract... - VIDEO: Mother: 'I made informed decision'
In light of a new report into cot deaths, a mother has defended her choice to let her baby sleep in her bed. - AUDIO: Methadone 'an emotional painkiller'
Its estimated that the cost to society of treating drug addicts with methadone in England alone is £3.6 billion a year ... - VIDEO: NHS 'falling into chaos and crisis'
Members of Britain's largest trade union, Unite, are holding a rally outside Parliament in protest over changes to the... - VIDEO: Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome fivefold, research claims. - VIDEO: GPs 'shouldn't blindly follow targets'
The health secretary has said that GPs should be responsible for ensuring that there is a good out of hours service for... - NHS help in repairing genital mutilation
NHS clinics help women damaged by female genital mutilation - Arm breaks after six year recovery
Man's arm breaks again after taking six years to heal - Viewpoint: Parents of young carers need support
How much support should children give disabled parents? - Blind woman caused to hallucinate
Disease leaves blind woman seeing things - What kind of NHS can Britain afford?
As costs soar, how must the health service change? - Breast cancer: What is the risk?
How high is the risk for the average woman? - VIDEO: Running barefoot in Wyoming
How barefoot Indian tribe inspired a US fitness revolution
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