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Talipes

  • Club foot. Vanessa and David's daughter was born with club feet. They describe coping with the diagnosis and choosing her treatment, and an expert compares physiotherapy with surgery. Short video from NHS Choices. (August 2009)

Tantrums

  • Toddler tantrums. An expert explains toddler tantrums, why they happen and ways to deal with them. A short video from NHS Choices. (March 2009)

Tendonitis

  • Tendonitis: an animation. Tendonitis is a painful condition caused by swollen or injured tendons in the body. This animation explains the condition in detail. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2010)

Terminal Care

  • End of life care. An expert explains what end of life care provides, and a family shares their experience of end of life care for their wife and mother. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • Living with dying. Audio and video interviews of a number of people living with a terminal illness. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Testes Undescended

  • Undescended testicles. Undescended testicle, also known as cryptorchidism, occurs when a boy is born without one or both testicles in his scrotum. A GP explains why it is important to treat undescended testicles, as the condition can cause fertility problems or can increase the risk of testicular cancer later in life. Short video from NHS Choices.

Testicular Cancer

  • Experiences of testicular cancer. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of testicular cancer and of the various issues that affected them with this condition. From the Healthtalkonline website.
  • Testicular cancer. an expert explains who's at risk of testicular cancer, the questions to ask if you're diagnosed and the treatment options available. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • Testicular cancer. Two men who have had testicular cancer talk about their experience of it and the importance of checking for early warning signs. Plus advice from an expert. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)

Thalassaemias

  • Screening for sickle cell and beta thalassaemia. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of antenatal and newborn screening for sickle cell, beta thalassaemia and other haemoglobin variants. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Threadworm

  • 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)

Thrush

  • Thrush, A GP explains how thrush, a yeast infection, can develop, who is most at risk of it and how it can be treated. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Thyroid Hormone Excess

  • Overactive thyroid gland. An endocrinologist explains what causes an overactive thyroid gland, leading to over-production of thyroid hormones, and the variety of treatment options. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2009)

Thyrotoxicosis

  • Overactive thyroid gland. An endocrinologist explains what causes an overactive thyroid gland, leading to over-production of thyroid hormones, and the variety of treatment options. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2009)

Tia - Transient Ischaemic Attack

  • Carotid artery real story. Mr Joseph Leverment, 66, from Leicester, had a carotid endarterectomy in November 2006. He was a senior surgeon at the time, and was operated on by colleagues at Leicester Royal Infirmary. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Carotid artery. If you've been told you might benefit from surgery to the carotid artery in your neck in order to prevent a stroke, you may be understandably anxious. Professor Ross Naylor explains what's involved. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Stroke. Someone has a stroke every five minutes in the UK, and they're the third most common cause of death. The cause varies from person to person but it's important to know what your personal risk factors are. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA). A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or 'mini-stroke', is caused by a temporary fall in the blood supply to part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain. This can cause symptoms that are similar to a stroke. In this video, a consultant stroke physician explains what causes TIA and how to spot the symptoms. Also find out how Sally coped when she had multiple TIAs. Short video from NHS Choices.

Tinnitus

  • Tinnitus 1. Find out what it's like to live with tinnitus - a constant noise in your head. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
  • Tinnitus 2. Find out what it's like to have tinnitus - a constant noise in your head that isn't going away. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)

Tonsillitis

  • 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)
  • Tonsillitis. How do you know if it's a sore throat or tonsillitis? A GP explains how to spot the symptoms of this throat infection and who is most at risk. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Tooth Decay

  • How to look after your teeth. An expert explains how looking after your teeth from an early age can help prevent painful dental problems, such as abscesses, from developing. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)
  • Tooth decay. An expert explains how too much sugar and bad oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Tooth Pain

  • Dental abscess: an animation. This animation explains in detail what a dental abscess is, why it occurs and how it can be treated. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2010)

Tooth Problems

  • Dental abscess: an animation. This animation explains in detail what a dental abscess is, why it occurs and how it can be treated. Short video from NHS Choices. (March 2010)
  • Gum disease. An expert explains how gum disease develops and how good oral hygiene can prevent it. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • How to look after your teeth. An expert explains how looking after your teeth from an early age can help prevent painful dental problems, such as abscesses, from developing. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)
  • Tooth decay. An expert explains how too much sugar and bad oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • Wisdom teeth. A Consultant Oral and Maxiliofacial Surgeon explains why people have problems with their wisdom teeth, the treatments available and the important things to ask before treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)

Tourette Syndrome

  • Tourette syndrome. A neurologist explains how Tourette's affects around 1% of UK schoolchildren. He explains different treatments and where to find support. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2009)
  • Tourettes syndrome: Joanna's story. Joanna was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in her 30s, and has had tics (repeated movements) all her life. She describes what effects different medications had on her and how she manages now without any. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Transient Ischaemic Attack

  • Carotid artery real story. Mr Joseph Leverment, 66, from Leicester, had a carotid endarterectomy in November 2006. He was a senior surgeon at the time, and was operated on by colleagues at Leicester Royal Infirmary. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Carotid artery. If you've been told you might benefit from surgery to the carotid artery in your neck in order to prevent a stroke, you may be understandably anxious. Professor Ross Naylor explains what's involved. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Stroke. Someone has a stroke every five minutes in the UK, and they're the third most common cause of death. The cause varies from person to person but it's important to know what your personal risk factors are. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA). A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or 'mini-stroke', is caused by a temporary fall in the blood supply to part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain. This can cause symptoms that are similar to a stroke. In this video, a consultant stroke physician explains what causes TIA and how to spot the symptoms. Also find out how Sally coped when she had multiple TIAs. Short video from NHS Choices.

Transplanation

  • Bone marrow transplant - registration. Dr Paul Travers, deputy director of research at the Anthony Nolan Trust, talks about aspects involved in becoming a bone marrow donor. A short video produced by VideoJug.
  • Bone marrow transplant. Dr Paul Travers, deputy director of research at the Anthony Nolan Trust, talks about bone marrow transplant - what it is, who needs one, how it is done, etc. A short video produced by VideoJug.
  • Corneal transplant. An opthhalmologist talks about the reasons for corneal transplant and what happens during and after surgery. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • Double lung transplant: Jon's story. Jon was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby and put on a lung transplant list aged 11. He talks about life before, during and after his transplant. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2009)
  • 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)
  • Heart transplant. Professor John Dark, consultant surgeon explains the differences between heart transplants and other forms of heart surgery, what happens during the procedure, and the potential quality of life afterwards. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 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)
  • Lung transplant. Professor John Dark, consultant surgeon explains what lung transplants mean for those who receive them and the limitations of donor organs. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • 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)

Travel Health

  • EHI card 1. See what can happen if you go abroad without a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
  • EHI card 2. See what can happen if you go on holiday without a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Trigger Finger

  • Trigger finger. Trigger finger, which causes your finger or thumb to snag and click painfully when you bend and straighten it, isn't dangerous, but it can be a nuisance. Most cases can be cured by a simple steroid injection. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis (TB). A specialist explains how TB, an infection of the lungs, is transmitted, what the symptoms are, who is most at risk, and how it can be treated. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2009)

Tumour Of Brain

  • Benign brain tumour: Debbie's story. Debbie had a benign brain tumour removed in 2008. She describes how she was diagnosed, the symptoms the tumour caused, how she coped with it and what treatments she received. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2009)
  • Brain tumour. Consultant oncologist David Levy explains the difference between benign and malignant brain tumours and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
  • High grade brain tumour: John's story. In 2006 John was diagnosed with a grade 4 tumour that was cancerous and fast-growing. John and his wife Karen describe the emotions they went through when he was diagnosed and explain how their lives have been affected. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2009)

Twins

  • Coping with twin babies. Diana and Paul have twin babies. They describe their experience of managing the first weeks and months with the boys, from feeding to lack of sleep. Short video from NHS Choices.
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