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Is there a cure for dementia?
Find out about the latest developments in dementia research that give hope of finding a cure for the diseases that cause dementia.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis
Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms
Find out about the main symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, a persistent cough and wheezing.
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Why it's necessary
A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or fibroids.
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Travel vaccination advice
If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
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Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR)
ACR values can help identify kidney disease that occurs as a complication of diabetes.
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Dupuytren's contracture
Find out about Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease), which affects the hands and fingers and causes 1 or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand.
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Cardiomyopathy
Find out about cardiomyopathy, a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff.
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Silicosis
Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.
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Statins - Considerations
For example, they should not be taken if you have liver disease, or if you are pregnant.