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COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a group of 5 lung diseases that limits the flow of air into and out of your lungs. This program is part of our respiratory series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family.

Describes in detail the medications commonly prescribed to heart attack victims and necessary life style adjustments that may accompany them. This program is part of our cardiovascular series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family.

In this video program, the concept of resilience is explored, using the experience of a woman who is dealing with a chronic health problem plus the experience of her family. Factors contributing to the development and maintenance of resilience are illustrated, including the role of health professionals in this process. Co-developed with Doreen Dawe, MUN School of Nursing.

Heart disease affects the arteries of the heart and is caused by a build up of fatty deposits, which cause a narrowing of the artery, making it difficult for blood to pass through effectively. Heart disease affects almost 700,000 people in Australia. This 'Speaking from experience' program offers first-hand accounts from 10 people living with heart disease, including some partners. They share what it's like to live with the condition and how it has...

Cardiomyopathy is a weakness of the heart muscle. It has many causes and often leads to heart failure when the needs of the body are not met by the weakened heart. It is estimated that 300,000 Australians are living with heart failure. Not all people with cardiomyopathy develop symptoms of heart failure. Heart failure symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and fluid retention causing swelling of the ankles, legs and abdomen. Sometimes the first...

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long term disease of the lungs which causes shortness of breath and includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is one of the leading causes of death and preventable hospitalisation in Australia and places a heavy burden on patients and the healthcare system. While there is no cure for COPD, the disease can be managed to help people breathe easier, stay out of hospital and improve their quality of...

Epilepsy is the world's most common serious brain disorder and is characterised by a tendency to have recurrent seizures. A seizure is the physical sign that there has been a disruption to the normal functioning of the brain. Most seizures are spontaneous and brief yet self-limiting and can involve loss of consciousness, a range of unusual movements, odd feelings and sensations or changed behaviour. Increased community awareness and understanding...

As More People Than Kver are diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment has become more complicated, and more specialists are involved in delivering care. For twenty-five years, Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has been the go-to resource for those diagnosed with breast cancer, caring for a friend or family member, or interested in being up to date on the disease. This fully revised sixth edition explains the biology behind the clinical options. Whether...

"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible"...