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Summary of the condition from NHS Choices

A report on how the condition is managed

The different types of musculoskeletal conditions fall into 5 main groups: Different types of arthritis can cause a wide range of symptoms, but you should see a doctor if any of the following apply to you: Arthritis can affect you regardless of your age, sex, or race, although many people who are affected won't have persistent or severe symptoms. Most types of arthritis are caused by many factors acting together.

If the link does not open, due to membership to nursing standard, then I have the paper saved so if you email me saying which paper on my uni email of leb00024 i will email you it over.

Sharing of articles like this is in breach of copyright. What you have to do is save the link to the paper and share this link NOT the article itself

This is an extract from the guidance and may be misleading if read alone. The complete guidance is available at www.nice.org.uk/cg105 Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease. It is characterised by the onset of symptoms and signs of degeneration of primarily the upper and lower motor neurones.

How we can help MND Scotland offer a broad range of specialist services to people with Motor Neurone Disease.We also provide information and education services to healthcare professionals.Find out how we can help you >

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease, mainly affecting joints and tendons. An inflamed joint looks swollen and red, and appears warm to the touch. The disease usually starts in the wrists, hands or feet, and can spread to other joints and other parts of the body.

In rheumatoid arthritis the affected joints are stiff (particularly in the morning), painful, tender and swollen. Usually more than one joint is affected, in a symmetrical distribution. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect any joint, but the most commonly affected are those of the wrist, hands and fingers, toes, ankles and knees.

This website about Parkinson's disease would be useful for a source of information for our assignment on a chronic illness.

Read about the APPG on our news page... The Huntington's Disease Association runs many different events from adventurous treks, to bike rides and skydives. For more information please contact Hannah Longworth the Event Support Co-ordinator on Tel: 0151 331 5445 or E-mail: events@hda.org.uk or to download a fundraising pack click here.

Huntington's disease association website would be a good source of information.

Huntington's disease is an inherited disease of the brain. There is no cure, but much can be done to help families. The disease damages some of the nerve cells in the brain, causing deterioration and gradual loss of function of areas of the brain. This affects movement, cognition (perception, awareness, thinking, judgement) and behaviour.

Huntington's disease is an inherited disease of the brain. There is no cure, but much can be done to help families. The disease damages some of the nerve cells in the brain, causing deterioration and gradual loss of function of areas of the brain. This affects movement, cognition (perception, awareness, thinking, judgement) and behaviour.

Information on Parkinsons disease.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition which affects around 100,000 people in the UK.

The Patient Experience is a set of discussion forums where patients connect, express their views and share valuable experiences on the subjects of medicine and healthcare. The forums are FREE and open to all. The service is brought to you by The Patients Voice - a research community dedicated to healthcare and medical information. Provides patients experinces for a number of conditions, some useful opinions are expressed.

thanx for posting this Maureen, the news feed on the main page is very interesting :-)