Cervarix - a vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) - does not seem to cause chronic fatigue syndrome, according to new research from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
Cognitive-behavioural interventions seem to alleviate breathlessness (dyspnoea) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a review of 23 randomised controlled trials...
Over the years, a growing body of evidence has suggested that depression and anxiety increased the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, the nature of the relationship between heart...
A quarter of people over 65 experience difficulties opening medication packaging, according to telephone interviews with 317 Dutch patients attending 30 community pharmacies.
Birthmarks can come in many shapes and sizes. Dr Jean Watkins provides examples of some common forms.
Risk factors for heart disease are wide ranging and cumulative.
Nicky Kime outlines simple advice that can alter outcomes.
Patients and their carers must understand the importance of regular and appropriate treatment. Beverley Bostock-Cox explains.
Lee Yarwood-Ross gives an overview of leg ulcers, the principles of
assessment and dressing choice.
The QNI held its annual conference in late September. We were joined by 200 delegates in the venue and more than 400 delegates live online from various locations across the UK, including six...
When you hear that your appraisal is due, it sends fear into the heart of even the most 'hardened' and experienced nurses. More forms to fill in and then a dreaded face-to-face meeting with your boss....
I recently attended my first conference since becoming the editor of Independent Nurse: the annual QNI conference, entitled 'Healthcare at Home'.
Better training for community nurses and patient-centred care were two of the main issues raised at the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) Healthcare at Home conference on 25 September in London.
Investment in general practice has fallen by £400m over the past three years, according to analysis by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
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