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Gangrene - Causes
Read about the different types of gangrene, what causes them and who's most at risk.
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Encephalitis - Causes
Find out about the main causes of encephalitis, including viral infections and problems with the immune system.
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Bone cancer - Causes
Find out more about what causes bone cancer.
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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.
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Aortic valve replacement - Alternatives
Read about some of the possible alternatives that may be used if a conventional aortic valve replacement isn't possible, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
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Anticoagulant medicines - Uses
Anticoagulant medicines are used if your blood is clotting too quickly. When this happens, blood clots can form in the wrong places.
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About short-acting insulin
NHS medicines information on short-acting insulin – what it's used for and key facts.
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About rapid-acting insulin
NHS medicines information on rapid-acting insulin – what it's used for and key facts.
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About long-acting insulin
NHS medicines information on long-acting insulin – what it's used for and key facts.
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About intermediate-acting insulin
NHS medicines information on intermediate-acting insulin – what it's used for and key facts.