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Simple measures prevent healthcare associated infections

George Winter discusses the importance of maintaining basic hygiene to protect ourselves and others.

Common skin problems in primary and community care

Primary care nurses will often see these conditions and need to know what to do. Kirsty Armstrong explains.

Statin prescribing and diabetes

A recent guideline underlines the importance of statins in preventing cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes, explains David Morris.

Are advanced nurse practitioners invisible?

I have been an advanced nurse practitioner for over 20 years. After being in post for a while it dawned on me that the role was invisible.

New guide for nutritional management in kidney disease

A new practicial guide for nurses on the nutritional management of patients chronic kidney disease has been released by Abbot nutrition.

Edith Cavell commemorated on £5 coin

First World War nurse Edith Cavell has been honoured on a commemorative limited edition £5 coin to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.

Gonorrhoea often prescribed ineffective drugs

Many UK patients with gonorrhoea are being prescribed antibiotics that are no longer recommended for treating the infection by a healthcare professional, reveals research published in the BMJ Open.

Prostate cancer drug re-listed

Cabazitaxel will once more be available on the NHS for clinically eligible men with advanced prostate cancer.

COPD increases sudden cardiac death risk

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with approximately 30% increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a Dutch study that enrolled 13,471 people aged at...

Nutritional management of patients with chronic kidney disease

A guide to supporting a good diet in patients who have chronic kidney conditions has been created by an expert panel in collaboration with the Renal Nutrition Group of the British Dietetic...

Insights into diagnosing Type 2 diabetes in primary care

The Diabetes UK Primary Care Network is a leading source of diabetes news, expert insight and knowledge for primary healthcare professionals.

Coronary heart disease biggest cause of avoidable death

Coronary heart disease is the largest cause of avoidable death, representing over 17% of all avoidable deaths in England and Wales, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics.

Expectant mothers should consult healthcare professionals on painkillers

Midwives should be aware of the potential effects of paracetamol and other painkillers during pregnancy, as women are likely to consult them over media reports that the drug can be harmful to unborn...

The future: better the devil you know?

So here we are, in post-election Britain. By now you have likely either got over the shock or the euphoria.

E-cigs have mixed effect on quit attempts

Using e-cigarettes daily increases the chance of making a quit attempt and cuts cigarette consumption, according to a new British study

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