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This Topic Looks At Common Diseases That Can Affect Elderly People, How They Are Treated And Current Research Into New Treatments.

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AGE AND THE EYE

Dr William Taylor
This article gives an overview of common age-related conditions.
Elderly Health     Eye Problems  

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - a patient's guide

Dr Geoff Green
This is a progressive disease which affects some elderly people. This article covers risk factors, treatment issues and future research.
Elderly Health     Mental Health     Neurology  

AN OVERVIEW OF CHOLESTEROL - a patient's guide

Dr Guy Armstrong
High cholesterol levels are linked to heart problems. This article looks at how to reduce fat in our diets and maintain a healthy heart.
Elderly Health     Heart Problems     Men's Health     Nutrition  

AN OVERVIEW OF SHINGLES - a patient's guide

Editorial Team
Shingles is a painful condition which mainly affects older people. This article outlines the treatment of the illness and its relationship to the chickenpox virus.
Elderly Health     Infections     Skin Problems  

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - a patient's guide

Dr Geoff Green
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes. This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available.
Elderly Health     Heart Problems  

BONE DENSITOMETRY - a patient's guide

Prof Ian Holdaway
This article outlines the measurement of bone density and some treatments that are available.
Bones And Joints     Elderly Health  

BONE HEALTH - an overview for patients

Dairy Advisory Bureau
A good intake of calcium is important for maintaining healthy bones. This article provides an in depth look at how to prevent osteoporosis and profiles the calcium content of a variety of foods.
Bones And Joints     Elderly Health     Nutrition  

BOWEL CANCER - a patient's guide

Dr Ross Roberts

Bowel And Abdominal Problems     Cancer     Elderly Health     Men's Health  

CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY - a patient's guide

Dr Edic Stephanian
This is an operation to remove blocked arteries in the neck which could lead to a stroke. This article from an American Vascular Surgeon outlines the best candidates for surgery and how the procedure is carried out.
Circulation Problems     Elderly Health     Surgery  

CATARACTS - a patient's guide

Dr Peter Ring
Cataracts are a common problem with ageing. The eye's lens becomes cloudy and vision is affected. This article looks at how cataracts are treated.
Elderly Health     Eye Problems  

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