Search results for infectious diseases

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• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Complications

  Read about the potentially serious complications associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including liver cysts, cardiovascular disease and brain aneurysms.

• Paget's disease of bone - Diagnosis

  Find about the main tests used to diagnose Paget's disease of bone, including blood tests, X-rays and scans.

• Parkinson's disease - Treatment

  There's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life.

• Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis

  Find out how coronary heart disease (CHD) is diagnosed.

• Alzheimer's disease - Treatment

  There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people.

• Coeliac disease - Diagnosis

  Find out about tests to diagnose coeliac disease.

• Alzheimer's disease - Causes

  Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

• Sickle cell disease - Symptoms

  Read about the possible symptoms of sickle cell disease, including painful episodes (crises), infections and anaemia.

• Chronic kidney disease - Treatment

  Find out about the main treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), including lifestyle changes, medication, dialysis and kidney transplants.

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Prevention

  Read about the strict controls that are in place to prevent variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) spreading through the food supply and blood transfusions.