United Patients have compiled detailed health advice & information audio tapes, in a clear and simple to understand format, on over 300 of the most commonly requested illnesses and conditions. Simply choose from one of the categories below, or enter a relevant keyword search, then click on the symbol to the right of the illness or condition you are interested in and the tape will start to play automatically.If you would prefer to have some printed information sent out to you, please email us with your request on info@upa.co.uk quoting your United Patients membership number.
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| 053 |
Talking to your doctor | General practice
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If you say something like I have a problem which I want to discuss with you but I find ... |
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| 731 |
TB* |
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a slowly developing bacterial infection that's caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB most commonly affects ... |
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| 069 |
Teeth: how to care for them | Dental
Prevention
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The main cause of tooth decay is not the amount of sugar in the diet but how often it ... |
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| 273 |
Teething | Baby health
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On an average most babies get their first tooth at around six months although the most common range is ... |
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| 080 |
Testicular cancer | Cancer
Men's health
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More than ninety percent of patients present with a painless lump or mass in the testicle. Patients may also ... |
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| 383 |
Tetanus | General health problems
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Tetanus commonly called lockjaw is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. It is contracted through a cut ... |
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| 159 |
Thalassaemia | Blood disorders
Inherited and genetic disorders
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This report on beta thalassaemia major is the fifth and last in the present series. This report is particularly ... |
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| 066 |
The Pill | Contraception
Women's health
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The Pill is a tablet containing two female-type hormones – an oestrogen (pronounced ‘ee-stro-jen’) and a progestogen. Various different ... |
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| 480 |
Thyroid eye disease | Eye disorders
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Thyroid Eye Disease is also known as TED Dysthyroid Ophthalmopathy Basedow's Disease Endocrine Exophthalmos or Ephthalmopathy Graves' Disease Thyrotoxic ... |
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| 201 |
Thyroid problems | General health problems
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Thyrotoxicosis (also referred to as hyperthyroidism toxic goitre or Graves' disease) occurs when the whole thyroid gland is overactive ... |
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| 189 |
Tonsillitis | Child health
Ear, nose and throat
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Tonsillitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils situated on either side of the ... |
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| 072 |
Toothache: emergency services | Dental
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These general tips and dental treatment information for UK Dental Emergencies toothaches accidents etc are NO substitute for seeking ... |
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| 331 |
Total knee replacement | Surgery
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A total knee replacement (TKR) is an operation to replace a knee joint that has been damaged or worn ... |
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| 318 |
Toxoplasmosis & pregnant women | Pregnancy and childbirth
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HomeWomen's HealthEarly pregnancyLate pregnancyFeedbackLinks Women's Health Home Information about health conditions unrelated to pregnancy Problems and issues concerning ... |
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| 179 |
Tranquillisers: how to get off them | Drug treatment
Mental health
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Tranquillisers also known as sedatives are man-made drugs they are usually prescribed by doctors as short-term treatments for depression ... |
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| 063 |
Travelling: preparations for going abroad | Heart and circulation disorders
Prevention
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If you are going abroad you should always check any special health requirements for the country you are visiting. ... |
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| 474 |
Trichomoniasis & vaginitis | Sexually transmitted diseases
Women's health
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The organisms that cause trichomoniasis are protozoan (the simplest single-cell organism in the animal kingdom) called trichomonads the most ... |
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| 381 |
Tuberculosis | Breathing disorders
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TB stands for the disease tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is caused by an infection with the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This germ ... |
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