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2015 Wellcome Book Prize shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2015 Wellcome Book Prize has been announced.

Children with diabetes receiving substandard care

Just 16.1% of young people aged between 12 and 18 with diabetes are receiving all seven annual health checks, a report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has found.

QNI Carer event

The QNI will host an event on how community nurses can support carers on 9 March, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

Understanding FGM and its impact

An awareness of female genital mutilation will prepare nurses, writes Lazara Dominguez-Garcia

RCM consults Northern Ireland members on industrial action

The RCM has opened a consultation for members in Northern Ireland on whether to take industrial action over the issue of pay.

QNI to launch practice and school nurse resources

The QNI will launch two new resources to help practice nurses and school nurses support carers at an event in London on 9 March.

Helping men with learning disabilities to live healthier lives

The challenges of meeting the health needs of men with learning disabilities are highlighted by Chris Barber

Revised NMC code

The NMC will begin posting copies of the revised NMC code from mid March. All recipients should receive their copies within two weeks.

In your workplace

Graham White comments on sexual harassment in the workplace.

Health secretary highlights need for e-health records

Patients are frustrated by having to explain conditions to several different healthcare professionals and online health records could rectify this.

Statins increase risk of type 2 diabetes in men

Men who regularly take statins to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular problems are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a study published in the journal Diabetologica has found.

Presentation skills and public speaking for nurses and midwives

A conference on public speaking and presentation skills for nurses and midwives will be held at the Hallam conference centre in London on 16 March 2015.

Policy digest: Reducing smoking

Recently, two major legislative changes have targeted tobacco and children.

New treatment effective for severe psoriasis

Secukinumab is effective in treating moderate to severe cases of plaque psoriasis, two studies have found.

Nurses, midwives and the law

A conference focusing on legal issues that might affect nurses and midwives will be held on 5 March, at BPP University in London.

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