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Managing cases of eczema in children and babies

Margaret Perry explains what nurses need to know when treating children with eczema in primary care

AI-driven blood test could help detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms

Biological markers in the blood can help early diagnosis of Parkinson’s, a ‘major step forward’ to help patients with the condition

‘Significant decline’ in children’s health in the UK

Children are getting shorter and more obese because of lack of nutrition and poverty, with health leaders calling on the government to take ‘decisive action’ to address this

The mental impact of breast cancer cannot be ignored

The aim of Future Dreams is to stop anyone going through breast cancer alone or without hope. We know from research and conversations happening daily in Future Dreams house that an overwhelming sense...

'A school nurse in every school'

Sector leaders have called for action to address the steep decline in the number of school nurses in England, and have published a report exploring the issues. Kathy Oxtoby looks at the findings

Over half a million people at risk of type-2 diabetes

New data found an 18% increase in cases of non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or pre-diabetes in 2023 compared to 2022, which is an ‘ever increasing challenge for the NHS’

Weight loss drugs not a ‘quick fix’ for aesthetics, warns NHS doctor

The warning was issued after people were found to misuse anti-obesity drugs to get ‘beach body’ ready for summer, leading to ‘dangerous consequences’

Glowing dye acts as ‘second pair of eyes’ to detect prostate cancer

The marker dye could help surgeons remove cancerous cells and prevent ‘life-changing’ side effects

Tiger mosquitoes behind ‘rapidly rising’ dengue in Europe

An invasive species of Asian mosquitoes could be causing dengue fever across Europe, with warnings issued about a further increase in cases in the coming years

Urgent E. coli warning after outbreak of more than 100 cases in the UK

More than 100 E. coli cases in a fortnight are suspected to be caused by a ‘nationally distributed food item’

Man dies from first human strain of H5N2 bird flu

The 59-year-old died of a new strain of bird flu not previously seen in people, but no other cases have been discovered so far

NICE approves diabetes drug to treat obesity

Tirzepatide, a type-2 diabetes drug has been recommended as a treatment for obesity to help patients 'live longer and healthier lives'

Tories pledge £1billion to increase GP appointments

The party has promised to build 100 new GP surgeries to make it ‘quicker, easier and more convenient for patients to receive the care they need,’ if they win the election

RCN chief steps down to stand for Parliament

The head of the Royal College of Nursing has stepped down to run for Sinn Féin in the UK general election, announcing that it is the ‘right time for me to step forward into the political arena’

Thousands of cancer patients to benefit from personalised vaccines

NHS cancer patients are expected to get access to the latest vaccine technology, hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment to stop the disease

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