High levels of chemical flavourings in e-cigarettes could cause respiratory irritation, according to a study performed by researchers at Portland State University in the USA.
The Liberal Democrats and UKIP have outlined their plans for the NHS in their pre-election manifestos.
Members of Unison have voted to conduct a ballot to decide whether to strike if the introduction of seven-day services is funded by cutting staff pay.
The Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party have made pledges to support the NHS and the development of the nursing workforce as part of their manifestos for the general election.
A new programme of e-learning to support staff wishing to gain the Care Certificate has been created by Skills for Health.
Practice nurses have a role to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of early diagnosis, as a YouGov survey finds 17% of women delay more than a month before...
Since 2010, there has been a sharp fall in numbers of certain staff working in community settings, such as specialist district nurses, a report published by the RCN has found.
Having a higher BMI could reduce the risk of developing conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's, according to a study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Over nine in ten respondents to a BMA survey think that general practice services are at breaking point due to the heavy workload and a lack of resources.
Patients with lung conditions such as COPD and asthma will be at heightened risk of complications due to a higher than normal level of air pollution.
The RCN has released information to advise nurses on pre-loading insulin syringes for people who are unable to manage their diabetic condition.
A new method of screening women for genetic risk factors linked to breast cancer could help medical professionals prevent the condition developing by detecting it early.
A motivational interviewing course will be offered to over 1000 practice nurses and GPs across the North West of London, commissioned by Health Education North West London.
Jean Watkins describes the causes, symptoms and treatment of lesions, and other skin conditions that can occur on or around the ear.
Cruise ships are becoming increasingly popular. It is vital for practice nurses to have a good understanding of the health risks faced by these travellers. This article will discuss the most common...
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