Treatments

New treatments, medicines and procedures are being introduced every day, with dizzying speed. But some old-time remedies are making a come back too as scientists investigate their workings. In my time I have covered many treatments, old and new, and I have gathered the best here for you.

Here are all the articles from theFamilyGP.com on this issue:

  Kids Temperature monitor
  Endometriosis
  Q and A session with Dr. Chris Steele

acne
  Medibeam brings photherapy to acne treatment.

AIDS
  AIDS

Allergies
  Allergens and How to Avoid Them!

Anaesthetics
  Anaesthetics

Ankylosing Spondylitis
  Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Arthritis
  Arthritis
  Arthritis - Questions and Answers

Asprin
  Aspirin - the born again drug!

Asthma
  A SMART new approach to asthma management
  Asthma
  Asthma - Questions and Answers
  Asthma drugs hope.

Athletes foot
  New one-off treatment for Athlete's foot now available.

Autism
  Asperger's syndrome basic information

Back pain
  X-Stop relieves back pain

Bacterial vaginosis
  TheFamilyGP Video launch of new product Balance Activ to treat Bacterial Vaginosis.

Bedwetting
  Bedwetting

Bee Stings
  How Bee Stings Effect The Body

Birthmarks
  Birthmarks and Laser Treatment

Blueberries
  Blueberries: A Superfood

Bowel cancer
  Bowel Health Special.

Breast cancer
  All about breast screening.
  Breast cancer awareness month october 2007
  Male breast cancer
  NHS to allow free access to Taxotere, a drug for early breast cancer treatment.
  Wristband could help breast cancer patients undegoing chemotherapy

Breast enlargement
  Breast Enlargement

Breast pain
  Breast Pain

Bronchitis emphysema COPD
  All about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Bulimia
  Bulimia

Cancer
  Gene therapy clears men of skin cancer
  LifeMel honey may help cancer patients
  Tiny magnets could be used in battle against cancer .

Cancer prevention
  Herbal teas and Cancer Prevention
  Salvestrol - Give protection against cancer

Cataracts
  Cataracts

Cervical cancer
  Cancer of the Cervix
  Largest study of cervical cancer vaccine suggests it could save hundreds of lives every year in the UK.

Cochlea
  Cochlear Implants

Coeliac disease
  All about Coeliac disease
  New 5 minute test for coeliac disease

Cold and Flu
  A Five-Step Plan to Cut Down Your Colds This Winter
  Dr. Chris Steele answers questions about coughs, colds and flu.
  On the go Brits don't stop for colds

Cold Sores (Herpes)
  Herpes

Constipation
  All about constipation

Corneal Grafts
  Corneal Grafts

Crohns disease
  Crohn's Disease

Cystic Fibrosis
  Cystic Fibrosis

cystic hygroma
  Introduction to Cystic Hygroma (lymphangioma)

Cystitis
  New supplement to help cystitis sufferers

Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Are you travelling abroad - worried about DVT?

Depression
  Depression

Diabetes
  Childhood diabetes
  Diabetes
  Diabetes Clinic on the South Bank
  Froggy hope for diabetics.
  Gestational Diabetes
  Improved treatment for high blood pressure reduces risk of diabetes.
  New treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Digestive system
  Digestive health in the UK

Diverticulitis basic information
  Diverticulitis - basic information

Drugs
  All about prescription drug addiction.
  Could a patch end the need for needles?
  Doctors warn of buying drugs via the Internet
  Robbie Williams enters rehab for prescription drugs addiction. But who is supplying him?

Dyslexia
  Dyslexia

Dyspraxia
  Dyspraxia aka Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) aka Clumsy Child Syndrome

dystonia
  Intorduction to Dystonia - muscle spasms througout the body.

e coli
  Introduction to E coli

Ear deformity
  Ear Buddies - A new treatment for ear deformities

Eczema
  Eczema
  Eczema - basic information

Embryo screening
  Embryo screening

Endometriosis
  Endometriosis
  Endometriosis - basic information

Epilepsy
  Epilepsy

Erectile Disfunction
  Talk Test Treat Today, a new Survey on Erectile Disfunction in men over 40, reveals lack of awareness.

Eye health
  Sight saving drugs too expensive claims NHS watchdog

Female facial hair
  Vaniqa reduces female facial hair

Female sterilisation
  Female Sterilisation

Fever
  Fever
  What every parent should know - the five C's to control fever in your child.

Fibroids
  Fibroids

fibromyalgia
  Former Page 3 model Jo Guest's mystery illness could be fibromyalgia.

First Aid
  First Aid tips for babies and children.

Fish Oil
  Fish Oil
  Study shows that fish oils may boost development.

Folic acid
  Folic Acid

Food allergy
  Introduction to Food Allergy

Food Intolerance
  Food Intolerances

Fractured ribs
  A call for help from Dr Chris!

gadgets
  Gadgets and Gizmos 28 Feb 07

Gallstones
  Gallstones

Gingivitis
  Gingivitis

Glaucoma
  Glaucoma

Glue ear
  Glue Ear

GPs
  When should you call out the doctor?

gynaecology
  Video: Embarrassing Problems 1: Female health issues.

haemophilia
  Introduction to Haemophilia

Haemorrhoids
  HALO is new less painful operation to treat haemorrhoids (piles).

Hare Lip
  Hare lip and Cleft Palate

Hay fever
  A remarkable and moving customer testimonial for the Medinose
  Hay Fever
  Hay Fever - Advice and Information
  Hay fever exam scam - or legitimate complaint?
  New gadget for hayfever and allergy sufferers

Headlice
  Headlice

Health books
  New series of books for patients

Hearing loss
  Glasses to improve your hearing.
  MP3 Players and hearing loss.

Heart attack
  Dr. Chris Steele explains Heart Attacks and some preventive measures
  Heart attacks

Heart disease
  Coronary heart disease

Heart surgery
  Heart Bypass Surgery

hepatitis
  FaCe It campaing to raise awareness on World Hepatitis Day May 19th 2008.

Hirsutism
  Excessive Body Hair

Hyperacusis
  Hyperacusis

Hyperventilation
  Hyperventilation

Hysterectomy
  Hysterectomy

Impetigo
  All about Impetigo

Impotence
  Impotence

Incontinence
  Pelvic Floor Problems

Infertility
  Experiments in mice use stem cells to create artificial sperm

Kawasaki Disease
  Kawasaki's Disease

kidney disease
  Living with Kidney Disease DVD Launched

Laser Treatment
  Laser Treatments

Liver
  Liver Disease in Children

Lyme disease
  Lyme Disease

lymphangioma
  3 year old Ethan suffers from rare lymphangioma and needs to raise 50,000 for treatment.

Male menopause
  Male menopause treatment Tostran launched

Measles
  Measles - New figures show cases are at all time high after MMR scares.

Medicine
  Banned additives in childrens medicine

Menopause
  Background Information on Vaginal Dryness.

Migraine
  Migraine
  The chill pillow helps you sleep through these hot nights, and maybe cures your migraines!

MMR
  Another study dispells MMR autism link

MRSA
  Can Honey help in the fight against MRSA?

Nail care
  Good news for those with fungal nail infections.

Nappy rash
  Nappy Rash Basic Information

Norovirus
  Video Health: Winter Vomiting Bug (Norovirus)

Obesity
  'Anti-obesity vaccine' developed
  Obesity basic information

Organ Donation
  The Government want to change the system of organ donation.

Osteoporosis
  Osteoporosis - Prevention and Treatment
  Osteoporosis Scan at Boots

Pain medication
  A new study shows that consumers are confused about common painkillers.
  Pain Medication
  Tesco Pharmacy offers free advice to customers.

Parkinsons disease
  Dr. Chris Steele explains Parkinson's Disease

Patient care
  This Morning's Help a Hospice appeal

Penis cancer
  Everyman's worst nightmare - cancer of the penis.

PreMenstrual Syndrome
  Pre-Menstrual Syndrome

Prevention
  Dr Chris Steele saves lives by TV
  Dr. Chris Steele recommends some food to keep you healthy.
  Polypill could save over 1000 lives each year
  The Body MOT

Prostate
  All about the Prostate Gland
  Care of the prostate gland
  Dr. Chris Steele answers questions the prostate gland and enlarged prostate gland problems
  Prostate Cancer
  Prostate cancer awareness week March 07
  The P Test may detect Prostate Cancer

Psoriasis
  New patient information programme for Psoriasis sufferers launched.
  New treatments available for scalp psoriasis.

Quitting smoking
  New non-nicotine anti-smoking treatment varenicline launched.
  NHS considers telling smokers to quit or risk having surgery refused.

Restless Legs Syndrome
  Two new approaches for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Rheumatism
  Chillis - can they help relieve pain?

Rheumatoid arthritis
  Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rosacea
  All about Rosacea
  New non anti-biotic treatment for skin condition rosacea

Rotavirus
  Rotavirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis in children

Scabies
  What is Scabies?

schizophrenia
  Introduction to Schizophrenia
  New treatment for schizophrenia and other conditions.

scleroderma
  Raynauds Disease & Scleroderma

Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD
  All about Seasonal Affective Disorder

Sexually transmitted diseases
  Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Shingles
  Dr. Chris Steele answers questions about the skin condition Shingles

Skin care
  All about Photodynamic Therapy
  Dermasalve
  Mole Clinic on ITV's This Morning
  My own surgery for skin cancer
  Skin Cancer basic information.
  UK Sun Awareness Week 7th May 2007

Smoking
  Nicotine Relacement Therapy
  Q & A: Quit Smoking
  Smoking - the basics

stomach cancer
  Information about stomach cancer.

Stress
  Dr Chris's tips on dealing with stress

Stress incontinence
  All about Stress Incontinence

Sunburn
  Britains Forced To Cover Up As We Continue To Ignore The Dangers Of Sunbathing

Vasectomy
  Vasectomy - Questions and Answers

Viagra
  Beware adverts for The Original Blue Pill!

Weight loss
  Gastric band that comes in a pill