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  • Heart failure - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for heart failure, including lifestyle changes, medication and surgery.

  • Osteomyelitis

    Find out about osteomyelitis, including who's most at risk of getting it, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, and how it's treated.

  • Meningitis - Complications

    Read about the main risks associated with meningitis, including hearing loss, loss of limbs, and problems with memory or concentration.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome

    Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

  • Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

    Read about schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions.

  • Varicose eczema

    Read about varicose eczema, a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs and is common in people with varicose veins

  • Rosacea

    Find out more about rosacea, a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face.

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

    Find out about hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful, long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin.

  • Falls

    Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition.

  • Malnutrition – Causes

    Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.