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10 Zika Virus Facts, Symptoms and Location

The ZIKA virus is currently on the move across many locations and we take a look at the 10 zika virus facts, symptoms and locations that may help you discover just what the virus is about.

Nearly 5000 take up HIV self-test

A self-testing kit for HIV was requested by 4750 people during a two-week pilot scheme launched by the Terrence Higgins Trust

Competency framework introduced to help prescribers

A new competency framework for prescribers has been developed by The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in association with NICE

Doctor behind #hellomynameis campaign passes away

Dr Kate Granger, a geriatrician who raised more than £250,000 for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre and started the #hellomynameis campaign, has died aged 34

Lack of specialist nurses affecting arthritis diagnosis and treatment

A lack of specialist rheumatology nurses affects the ability to commence treatment for arthritis in a timely manner and achieve treatment targets, a report by the British Society of Rheumatology has...

Try to see my eating disorder from my point of view

Blogger Adam Langley discusses his eating disorder, and argues that a united front could be the best way to support those with the condition

Government confirms removal of student nurse bursary

Nursing students will have to apply for student loans rather than have the NHS bursary from 2017, despite opposition from nurses, the Department of Health has confirmed

5700 cases of FGM recorded in the last year in England

There were 5700 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) recorded in the first annual FGM statistics collected by the HSCIC

Daily vitamin D supplements should be taken in winter

People should consider taking daily vitamin D supplements during the winter, new guidance released by Public Health England (PHE) said

What can we learn from Mary Seacole?

Joan Myers OBE states why the unveiling of the pioneering black nurse's statue is now more important than ever

Further delay to the childhood obesity strategy

The Department of Health has once again delayed the release of the childhood obesity strategy to the autumn

Guide to Probiotics

Probiotics can be recommended to patients with gastrointestinal issues

Treating vaginal discharge

This symptom commonly presents in primary care. Here's how to identify the cause, writes Suneeta Kochhar

Spotlight on prostate cancer

Primary care nurses are usually the first healthcare professional to see symptoms of prostate cancer

Guide to avoiding complications after Caesarean section

This guide helps women heal quickly and safely

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