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  • Thalassaemia - Diagnosis

    Read about screening for thalassaemia in pregnancy, testing for the condition later in life and getting a test to see if you're a carrier of thalassaemia.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Treatment

    Find out how primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is treated, including self-help measures like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol, plus medicines to slow the condition's progression.

  • Period problems

    If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available.

  • 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.

  • Obesity - Causes

    Read about the main cause of obesity – eating too much and moving too little. Genetics, underlying health conditions and taking certain medications can also contribute to weight gain.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for NF2, so management focuses on regular monitoring and treating problems as and when they arise.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.

  • Narcolepsy - Treatment

    Find out what you can do to manage narcolepsy and minimise its impact on your daily life. For example, ensuring good sleeping habits and talking to others can help. A number of medicines are also available.

  • Malnutrition – Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of malnutrition in adults and children. The main symptom is unintentional weight loss, although this is not always obvious.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - When it's used

    Lumbar decompression surgery is usually only considered if non-surgical treatments for your lower spine haven't worked and symptoms are affecting your quality of life.