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Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:10

How to spot and prevent AMD – the leading cause of blindness in the UK.

By: The College of Optometrists

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in the UK, affecting an estimated 500,000 people. Although the condition may not make itself apparent until later in life, preventative measures can be started much earlier.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 11:31

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastro-intestinal disorder reported to GPs and up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterologists are for IBS.

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Thyroid Cancer

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:49

Thyroid cancer represents 1% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Thyroid cancer is about 3 times more common in women than men and is usually diagnosed between the age of 25 to 65, peaking in the 3rd and 4th decades.

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High Blood Pressure - Hypertension

Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 10:57

Everyone has a blood pressure, which is need to help pump blood around the body. Having high blood pressure means that you heart has to work harder to pump blood. This increases the risks of adverse effects.

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