Adherence to treatment, the extent to which patients are able to follow the agreed recommendations for prescribed treatments with healthcare provider, is a key component of chronic disease management. Failing to adhere is often the key limiter to optimal treatment outcomes.

Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon or rectal cancer. Cancer can sometimes start in the small bowel (small intestine), but small bowel cancer is much rarer than large bowel cancer.

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects women, breast cancer does occur in men.

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on our lives and driven huge demand for research to develop treatments and understand long-term impacts.

While mental and behavioural disorders are themselves chronic conditions, chronic physical illness patients are more likely to develop mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. As part of a multi-disciplinary approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can improve treatment and many of the long-term symptoms of chronic physical illnesses.

Diabetes is a chronic, life-long disease. Even with daily insulin therapy, diabetics are at greater risk of eyesight damage, kidney disease, an impaired ability for wounds to heal, limb amputations and even death.

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart diseases include Blood vessel disease, (such as coronary artery disease), Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), Heart problems you're born with (congenital heart defects), Disease of the heart muscle and heart valve disease.

Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes to build up in your body.

Lymphoedema is tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.

Neuroendocrine tumours are malignant cancer cells found in the neuroendocrine system affecting organs including the gastrointestinal system, lungs and pancreas.

Nutritional science and gut health can improve people’s overall health as well as manage their diabetes, heart problems and more.

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that has complex motor and non-motor symptoms. Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, adjuvant treatments have been shown to significantly improve symptoms and quality of life.

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.

Rigorous prospective studies have provided evidence that PTSD increases risk of first-onset cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. This evidence suggests that PTSD may have profound adverse effects on physical health over the life course.

With a large percentage of the global population living outside Metropolitan areas, there is a huge need for access to lifesaving treatments and improved care in regional centres.

People who require surgery are the highest-risk group for experiencing complications in hospitals.

Digital technologies are becoming a major part of our healthcare system, with enormous potential for particular impact in chronic disease treatment.