Links to Online Videos - RVideos A-Z

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

• Deep breathing exercises for relaxation. This video is for adults who want to learn more about deep breathing exercises. Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
• Simple relaxation exercises. This video is for adults who want to learn more about simple relaxation exercises. Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)

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)