Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:11

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic and progressive autoimmune disease, which primarily affects the joints of the spine, causing inflammatory back pain and stiffness. The severity of AS can vary widely from one patient to another. Almost all patients will experience episodes of acute pain, known as ‘flare ups’ followed by periods when the symptoms temporarily subside. Treatment for AS can help to relieve pain, increase or maintain mobility and function, as well as prevent long term damage and complications.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 18 March 2010 16:35

Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that makes up the inner lining of the uterus, the endometrium, begin to grow outside the uterus in areas such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, the outer layer of the uterus or the lining of the pelvis.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 08 August 2009 12:16

Living Well with Diabetes...

You’re reading this section because you need to start injecting insulin or incretin hormone therapy. Around 800,000 people in the UK and Ireland inject to manage their diabetes.

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