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Immunisation

  • Cervical cancer vaccination. A group of teenage girls and a GP explain how the HPV vaccine can reduce the risk of cervical cancer. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2009)
  • Experiences of immunisation. Audio and video interviews of a number of parents who present their experiences of immunising their children. From the Healthtalkonline website.
  • Pneumococcal disease. Professor Brian Duerden, CBE, explains how pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia and other invasive infections. He describes the effects of the disease on older people and children, and what you can do to prevent it. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)
  • Vaccinations: part 1. Part one of this animation explains that not being vaccinated, due to worry about side effects, means serious illnesses can become more common. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2009)
  • Vaccinations: part 2. The second part of this vaccinations animation explains why being immunised is important. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2009)

Impetigo

  • Should We Be Worried? - Rashes. Dr Christian explains how to diagnose and treat a range of rashes: slapped cheek syndrome, impetigo, meningitis and ringworm. To spread the word on infection, Dr Pixie heads to a primary school to talk to a classroom room of- parents! Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Incontinence

  • Incontinence real story. Kate first suffered symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after having a hysterectomy. She suffered in silence for eight years before getting help. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Urinary incontinence. Stress, childbirth and age can all cause incontinence. A urologist gives advice on treatments, including pelvic floor exercises, medication or surgery. Short video from NHS Choices (February 2009)

Incontinence Of Faeces

  • Incontinence. Bowel incontinence is more widespread than you might think. It's a symptom of many conditions. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Incontinence Of Urine

  • Incontinence real story. Kate first suffered symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after having a hysterectomy. She suffered in silence for eight years before getting help. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Urinary incontinence. Stress, childbirth and age can all cause incontinence. A urologist gives advice on treatments, including pelvic floor exercises, medication or surgery. Short video from NHS Choices (February 2009)

Indigestion

  • Endoscopy. A surgeon describes what an endoscopy is, what happens during the procedure, and how you can prepare yourself for it. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)

Infectious Mononucleosis

  • Glandular fever. An expert explains how glandular fever is caused, how it's passed on, and how to recognise the symptoms. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2009)
  • Should We Be Worried? - ENT Infections. Children are particularly susceptible to ear, nose and throat infections; which Dr Christian here discusses in detail. Starting off with the virus that causes the cold, before moving on to discuss the seasonal flu, throat infections, tonsillitis, glandular fever, problems with the adenoid glands, bronchitis, sinusitis, and finally middle ear infections. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Infertility

  • IVF. A couple talk about their decision to choose in vitro fertilisation treatment, after years of trying for a baby, and the physical and emotional challenges they faced. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2008)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Crohn's disease - real story. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the gut. Joseph Barr describes his experience of the condition, including the tests, symptoms and treatment. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2008)
  • Crohn's disease. An expert discusses the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's disease, an inflammation of the gut. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)

Influenza

  • Cold or flu? Do you know the difference between cold and flu? An expert explains the conditions, treatments and remedies available. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Ingrowing Toenail

  • Ingrown toenail. An expert discusses the causes of ingrown toenails, how to avoid them, and how a podiatrist can help. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Inguinal Hernia

  • Hernia: animation. Watch this animation to find out how a hernia occurs and the procedures used to treat it. Short animated video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Insect Bites

  • Should We Be Worried? - Allergies. Dr Christian discusses allergies: what they are, what their consequences are, and how they can be treated. First up for assessment are the common food allergies to nut, egg and shellfish. Dr Christian explains how these allergies affect the body, from the mild reactions, such as blotchy rashes, to the severe and fatal, such as anaphylactic shock, and how these reactions can be treated. Next up for discussion are other types of allergies, such as wasp and bee sting allergies, penicillin allergies and pollen allergies, or hayfever. From 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Insomnia

  • Insomnia. Professor Jim Horne explains what insomnia is, a nurse gives practical advice on how to cope with it, and one woman talks about what it's like to live with insomnia. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Intensive Care

Intersex

  • Intersex conditions. Intersex refers to conditions that cause people to be born with a mix of male and female genital features. A urologist explains different intersex syndromes, how they affect children and treatment options. Lexy, who was diagnosed with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome, explains why she started hormone therapy at the age of 34. Short video from NHS Choices.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • IBS explained. An expert explains the causes of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), common symptoms, the treatment options available and where to get help. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2009)
  • IBS real story. Suffering from IBS for more than 20 years, Ansar is finally learning to live with his condition. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
  • IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder that affects up to one in five people. Symptoms vary from abdominal pain and bloating to bouts of diarrhoea and/or constipation, but can often be eased with treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Ischaemic Heart Disease

  • 10,000 steps. Walking 10,000 steps a day can improve your health, build stamina and burn excess calories. As office worker Kate discovers, it's easier than you might think. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • Affair of the heart. Rod was a high-powered, hard-living executive until last November. Suddenly his life changed...A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (February 2003)
  • Atherosclerosis. A cardiologist explains what atherosclerosis is, how it affects the body, the risk factors involved, prevention and treatment. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
  • Cardiac risk assessment. A nurse describes how a cardiovascular risk assessment can detect whether you're at risk of heart disease. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
  • CHD real story. After a heart attack, 36-year-old Debbie was too scared to pick up her 18-month-old baby. Rehabilitation helped her to move on with her life. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
  • CHD. Coronary heart disease (CHD) causes heart attacks and is the UK's biggest killer, causing around four out of every 10 deaths. But there's life after a heart attack, and plenty you can do to avoid having one. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Christmas shopping. Walking an extra 3,000 steps a day can improve your fitness. Can Kate from London clock up 3,000 just by doing her Christmas shopping? A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)
  • Heart bypass: animation. This animation explains how a coronary artery bypass, a surgical procedure, is performed and why it would be needed. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2008)
  • How much is five a day? Most of us know we should be eating five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, but just how much is one portion? Dietitian Azmina Govindji explains. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • Moving to music over 60. Moving to music is beneficial to both physical and mental health. It is an especially good way of staying fit and well for the over 60s. Arlene Phillips helps to explain why. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
  • Sebastian Coe: get active. Former Olympic medallist Lord Coe shows how easy it is to incorporate exercise into a daily routine. Short video from NHS Choices. (August 2008)
  • Staying active over 60. As we get older exercise is incredibly important to our overall health. Active older people talk about how physical activity has enhanced their lives and experts give their advice. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
  • Walking with Sir Muir Gray. Walking is the single most effective exercise for our health but many of us can't find the time to do it. Professor Sir Muir Gray offers practical advice on how to fit it into our daily lives. Short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)

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