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Disease of the month: Meningitis

Cover | 08 Feb 2012 | 17:01

This is a common illness that strikes people in different ways, though its effects can last a lifetime. Mary Randell explains the underwriting implications of meningitis.

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Disease of the month: Peripheral vascular disease

This disease has a broad range of severity. Paul Gyseman highlights its complications.

Cover | 20 Jan 2012 | 14:44
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Disease of the month: Thyroid disease

Fergus Bescoby looks at the insurance implications of this condition which is particularly common in women

Cover | 16 Dec 2011 | 10:21

Other disease of the month articles

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Disease of the month: Polycystic kidney disease

This genetic illness affects about one in 800 people in the UK. Mary Randell explains how advisers can offer cover for it

Cover | 07 Nov 2011 | 15:12
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Disease of the month: Barrett’s Oesophagus

Paul Gyseman looks at the insurance implications of this oesophageal condition and why underwriters need to be alert when assessing the long-term risks of this common disclosure

Cover | 17 Oct 2011 | 15:42
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Disease of the month: Hypertension

Despite being one of the most common conditions in the country, high blood pressure has serious underwriting consequences. Fergus Bescoby explains.

Cover | 28 Sep 2011 | 10:38
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Disease of the month: Ovarian cancer

6,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, making it the fifth most common cancer in women, according to cancer research. Mary Randell outlines its insurance ramifications.

Cover | 11 Aug 2011 | 15:51
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Disease of the month: Gilbert’s syndrome

A quite common and relatively benign condition often seen on insurance applications, Paul Gyseman discusses the insurability factors and the pathophysiology of this illness

Cover | 08 Jul 2011 | 13:59
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Disease of the month: Alzheimer’s disease

There is no cure, Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease for both those who suffer from, and those who care for someone with the disease, Fergus Bescoby discusses the implications for those affected

Cover | 08 Jun 2011 | 15:34
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Disease of the month: Hypermobility syndrome

It’s a term being seen more often on insurance applications – so what is it and what risk does it pose? Mary Randell explains

Cover | 13 May 2011 | 14:32
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Disease of the month: Prostate cancer

With no screening programme, this killer disease claims 10,000 lives a year – Fergus Bescoby takes us through the implications

Cover | 13 Apr 2011 | 14:27
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Disease of the month: Morbid obesity and Bariatric surgery

The UK's population is getting fatter, so what can be done to tackle the obesity timebomb? Mary Randell takes a look at some of the drastic measures being used

Cover | 08 Mar 2011 | 14:19
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Disease of the month: Guillain-Barré syndrome

It is rare, but with its sudden and unexpected onset, GBS can be devastating. Fergus Bescoby explains

Cover | 08 Feb 2011 | 11:53

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