The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has appointed Howard Catton as its new chief executive
People showing erythema migrans, the characteristic skin rash associated with Lyme disease which resembles a bull’s eye, can be diagnosed without the need for blood tests, NICE says in new guidance
Nursing degree applications in England have fallen by 13,000 since 2016, according to UCAS figures
Mark Greener details the genesis of some of the most common autoimmune diseases
Margaret Perry discusses how practice nurses can reduce the impact of this painful condition
Stephen Gundry on the seasonal illnesses you can expect to see in your practice right now
Mark Greener discusses the impact of malnutrition on children in the UK
Nicola Davies details how nurses can maintain their mental health in the face of challenging circumstances
Practice Nurse and Regional Clinical Champion for IBD, Kirsty Brooks details her journey and her longstanding interest in helping patients with this ‘challenging and ever-evolving’ disease
People living in social housing experience increased risk of mental health conditions, research from Understanding Society has found
Legal advice could be given in GP surgeries to address issues which could exacerbate mental health problems, the Ministry of Justice has said
Just 1% of UK adults are able to name seven known risk or protective factors for the dementia, a report by Alzheimer’s research UK has found
There has been a 6% year on year rise in the number of alcohol-specific deaths, figures released by the NHS show
A new contract for general practice in England will see extra investment for improved access, expanded services at local practices and longer appointments for patients who need them
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