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Radiotherapy

  • Coping with cancer. People who have been through cancer treatment talk about what kept them going and the practicalities of treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2007)
  • Radiotherapy. See what happens during radiotherapy treatment. An expert describes what happens and advises what questions to ask if you're referred for radiotherapy. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2007)

Relaxation Therapy

Renal Failure

  • Dialysis: real story. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • Home haemodialysis. Dialysis patient Heather describes home haemodialysis and how it helped her control her condition. With general information on qualifying to use a dialysis machine at home. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2009)
  • Kidney disease: an introduction. Thousands of people develop chronic kidney disease every year. The good news is that it is usually treatable. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: diagnosis. In the past, kidney disease often wasn't identified until it was at a late stage. But diagnosis by GPs is now more common, allowing effective treatment to be started earlier Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: dialysis. Information from NHS Kidney Care on when dialysis is needed. With a kidney disease patient talking about his experience of dialysis. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2009)
  • Kidney disease: getting expert help. Find out how to get help from experts if you've been diagnosed with kidney disease. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: the causes. Causes of kidney disease include type 2 diabetes and getting older. Certain ethnic groups are also more at risk. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: the five stages. Kidney specialist nurse Nicola Thomas talks about the five stages of chronic kidney disease and the treatments for each. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • Kidney failure real story. Diabetes left Kalwant in need of a new kidney and pancreas. She was lucky: after a month on the transplant list, she was given a new lease of life. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
  • Kidney. Louise has already had a transplant but her body rejected it. She's now on a waiting list for a new kidney. While she's waiting she has to self dialise every night. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (May 2006)

Renal Impairment And Renal Failure

  • Dialysis: real story. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • Kidney disease: an introduction. Thousands of people develop chronic kidney disease every year. The good news is that it is usually treatable. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: diagnosis. In the past, kidney disease often wasn't identified until it was at a late stage. But diagnosis by GPs is now more common, allowing effective treatment to be started earlier Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: getting expert help. Find out how to get help from experts if you've been diagnosed with kidney disease. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: the causes. Causes of kidney disease include type 2 diabetes and getting older. Certain ethnic groups are also more at risk. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2008)
  • Kidney disease: the five stages. Kidney specialist nurse Nicola Thomas talks about the five stages of chronic kidney disease and the treatments for each. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • Kidney. Louise has already had a transplant but her body rejected it. She's now on a waiting list for a new kidney. While she's waiting she has to self dialise every night. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (May 2006)

Renal Transplant

  • Double transplant real story. Former diabetic Ivy Ashworth-Crees talks about how much better her life is since her double kidney and pancreas transplant. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
  • Double transplant. Transplant and endocrine surgeon Titus Augustine explains why the kidneys fail and what a double transplant involves, particularly for people with diabetes. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
  • Kidney transplant: Tony's story. Tony talks about his recovery from a kidney transplant and his goal of climbing Mount Everest. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)
  • Organ donation. Calling organ donation "the gift of life" isn't just a cliche. Here donor families and recipients explain what it meant to them. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Arthritis and exercise. Should I exercise if I have arthritis? Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
  • Arthritis in back. What exercises can I do for arthritis in my back? Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
  • Arthritis in hands, wrists and forearms. What exercises can I do for arthritis in my hands, wrists and forearms? Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
  • Arthritis in knees. What exercises can I do for arthritis in my knees? Short video by Bupa (January 2009)
  • Arthritis in shoulders. What exercises can I do for arthritis in my shoulders? Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
  • Arthritis: real story. Paul Casimir has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for half his life, but doesn't let it stop him doing the things he enjoys. He tells his story. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Experiences of rheumatoid arthritis. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of rheumatoid arthritis and of the various issues that affected them with this condition. From the Healthtalkonline website.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis. A rheumatologist describes the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints, its most common symptoms and the treatment options available. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)

Ringworm

  • 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)

Rosacea

  • Rosacea. Rosacea is a common but poorly understood long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It most commonly affects fair-skinned people from northern Europe and is estimated to affect up to 1 in 10 people. An expert explains what rosacea is, the symptoms to look out for and the various treatments. Short video from NHS Choices.

Rotavirus

  • Should We Be Worried? - Stomach Complaints. Stomach complaints and nausea, both mild and serious, are Dr Christian's big topics in this video. Discussing the causes of constipation, diarrhoea and vomiting, such as infections of the stomach and bowels, like the rotavirus, to additional symptoms such as abdominal pain and a fever, to ways to prevent catching it, such as washing your hands regularly, to treatment such as rehydration. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Roundworm

  • Should We Be Worried? - Worms. Under discussion in this video are parasites: organisms that feed off other living bodies for their own nutrition. Dr Christian explores the problems parasites can cause, which are mainly in the stomach and gut. The first parasite under inspection is the most common worm parasite in children in the UK: the threadworm. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Rubella

  • Should We Be Worried? - More Rashes. In this video, one of two on rashes, Dr Christian talks Chicken pox, measles and rubella. From causes of rashes such as viral infections, to how to recognise, treat and prevent rashes, to talk of vaccinations, contagious periods, and developing immunity. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)
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