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Being There: A DVD for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s

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Mental disorders in older adults

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A treatment for Parkinson’s disease, but no improvement for dementia

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Fatigue a major problem for patients following myocardial infarction

Patients with osteoarthritis should be encouraged to exercise

The signs, symptoms and prevention of pulmonary embolism

Technology assists people with dementia to wash their hands

Occurrence of trigeminal neuralgia increases with age

Reducing symptoms is key to helping patients cope with breathlessness

Cardiovascular disease and cancer under-diagnosed in people over 80

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