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Aerobic exercise could ease asthma symptoms

Aerobic exercise appears to curb the severity of asthma symptoms stated a study published the journal Thorax.

Referral system for CBT sees 60% recovery rates

A referral system for patients with common mental health disorders to online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been rolled out in GP practices in the Isle of Wight.

National summit for improving the lives of carers

The Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing will host an event dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of carers on 30 June at the Amba Hotel in Charring Cross, London.

Fat could reduce risk of fatal heart attack

Fat surrounding blood cells could decrease the chances of a person having a heart attack, according to research from the University of Oxford.

Consultation on menopause guideline

NICE opens consultation on draft menopause guideline.

Lack of awareness around diabetes link to sight loss

More than 40% of the public are unaware that people with diabetes are at risk of going blind as a result of complications to the condition, a survey by Diabetes UK has found.

Prevention and access crucial says mental health survey

The early prevention of mental health conditions and access to specialist services have been highlighted as crucial aspects of treatment in a survey produced by the Mental Health Taskforce.

ANPs are a 'perfect fit'

We may be invisible as advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) in general practice but I would argue that this is because we fit seamlessly into this clinical area and many others.

Electronic training for health visitors to reduce childhood accidents

Two national e-learning modules have been developed by the Institute of Health Visiting to train health visitors to reduce the number of accidents that children experience.

NICE suspends community nursing staffing guidance

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will stop publishing safe staffing guidelines for nursing despite having not published any for community nursing.

Community nursing at heart

Independent Nurse speaks to Candice Pellett OBE, the new district nursing project manager at the QNI.

Getting the best out of your placement students

A review of Practical skills for mentoring in healthcare, a guide to supporting and mentoring students on placements.

New light shed on vitamin D

New research suggests that the vitamin could aid weight loss, explains Mark Greener.

Genital psoriasis, in images

Jean Watkins describes some presentations and corresponding treatment of several cases of psoriasis of the genitals.

Let's make some noise about blood pressure

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and dementia.

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